Loading ...“Unveiled” (”Fremde Haut”) by Angelina Maccarone, with Jasmin Tabatabai and Anneke Kim Sarnau
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Fariba flies to Germany because Iran has become too unsafe for her.
Fariba (Jasmin Tabatabai) has left Teheran because being a lesbian there is too dangerous and she has left behind her lover Shirin, who has decided to remain there. She speaks german (she is a translator) and is well educated, yet it is impossible for her to get asylum. While waiting for her case to be heard, she befriends Siamak, who is leaving Iran for political reasons. Alas, a set of circumstances means that Siamak’s asylum grant will come too late for him, but Fariba will take a chance on it… |
Living in a refugee camp isn’t easy for anyone, and Fariba’s circumstances make it even more complicated. And what happens if you fall in love with a local woman?
Fariba will go through highs and downs for her freedom, and her love for a woman.
The film is a powerful story that reminds us that life doesn’t always end like a Hollywood film, and that not all people in the world enjoy the freedom to be who they are. It is also a good insight into Germany’s small town culture, as well as Iran of course. Well worth a look.
NB: this film isn’t connected to 1994’s “Unveiled” by William Cole featuring Lisa Zane, or the forthcoming 2009’s “Unveiled” by Bill Bannerman.
Links:
Official website for the film, in german
Jasmin Tabatabai official website, in english
“Vivere” (2007) by Angelina Maccarone, official website, in english
Interview with Angelina Maccarone, Women & Hollywood - the interview focuses on “Vivere”
Tags: lesbian/bi women