Hull Independent Cinema: SHAYDA

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SHAYDA
Dir Noora Niasari | Australia | 2024 | 118 mins | Rated 15 | English, Persian

Shayda, an Iranian woman, finds refuge from her violent and controlling husband in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter, Mona. Over Nowruz, the Persian New Year, they take solace in ritual and celebration, and Shayda rediscovers her joyful former self. There’s even the chance of a new relationship and a fresh start for them both. But neither her husband nor the more conservative elements of her community are about to forgive her for fleeing her marriage.

Starring Leah Purcell, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Lucinda Armstrong Hall

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Sundance Film Festival: Winner, Audience Award; Nominee, Grand Jury Prize
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards: Winner, 2 awards inc Best Actress
Directors Guild of America: Nominee, Best Director of First Film
Australian Directors Guild Awards: Winner, Best Director of Feature Film

REVIEWS
"Tension is skilfully sustained throughout and the drama has a pressurising effect..." ★★★★ Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian

"This debut fiction feature from the Australian-Iranian documentary director Noora Niasari proves a worthy vehicle for the incendiary talents of Zar Amir Ebrahimi." ★★★★ Kevin Maher, The Times

"In her first narrative feature, Niasari, who based the story in part on her own experiences, demonstrates an astounding control of pacing and mood." Natalia Winkelman, The New York Times

"It is the director's personal experience that ultimately allows for a thoughtful impact on audiences long past the final scene." Madeleine Wilson, Little White Lies

ACCESSIBILITY

Flashing Images
This film contains sequences featuring flashing lights, which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.

Subtitles
Please note that this film is presented with English-language subtitles only. Unfortunately, Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing (SDH) are not available for this screening.

Age Rating
SHAYDA is rated 15. Under 15s will not be admitted. For more information, please see the film's page on the BBFC website.

Programme Details
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Ticket Terms and Conditions
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