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Starless Dreams

Murder and theft, drug dealing and addiction: young lives marked by traumatic stories lead to this Iranian "Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre" for girls. Some of the girls feel more at home in prison than they did with their families. A rare documentary glimpse inside a locked-up world and a respectful portrait of young women struggling to recapture some sense of personal dignity.

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Awards

  • 2016 - Amnesty International Film Prize - - winner
  • 2016 - Crystal Bear - Generation 14plus - Best Feature Film - nominated
  • 2016 - Reva and David Logan Grand Jury Award - - winner
  • 2016 - Inspiration Award - Best Documentary - winner

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