This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
Winner of the Audience Award in World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Writer-director Noora Niasari’s feature debut Shayda (executive produced by Cate Blanchett) follows a young Iranian mother (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) finding refuge in an Australian Women’s shelter with her six year old daughter, having fled an abusive husband.
Centring around an understated performance of dignity and strength from Zar Amir Ebrahimi and directed with honesty and vulnerability, tension and sensitivity by Niasari, Shayda is a moving portrayal of bravery, compassion and the restorative power of community.
2023, Australia. Director: Noora Niasari. Cast: Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Leah Purcell, Mojean Aria. Duration: 1hr 57mins. Cert: 15. Languages: English and Persian with English subtitles.
