Can I Hug You? (2023)

In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.

Released

2023-11-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

35 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Elahe Esmaili