GOLNESA (F/F) (2019) 

Synopsis

This powerful debut feature tells the story of a young Afghan couple named Golnesa and Golmammad who have eloped and illegally crossed from Afghanistan to Iran, where they work in a traditional brick factory on the outskirts of Tehran. The foreman has allocated them a home on the grounds, to the envy of other factory workers. But Golmammad, who considers his honour at stake, is suspicious of the man’s kindness and forbids Golnesa to work or even to step outside their home. Golnesa is an intelligent and nuanced examination of honour, pride, and trust in relation to love.