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Shayda

PG-13 Released Dec 1, 2023 1h 57m Drama TRAILER for Shayda: Trailer 1 List
97% Tomatometer 95 Reviews 61% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda's path to freedom is jeopardized. Read More Read Less
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An understated yet impactful story of female empowerment, Shayda establishes first-time feature filmmaker Noora Niasari as a remarkably assured talent.

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Tara Brady Irish Times Niasari, who writes and produces as well as directing, racks up the tension ... in this sure-footed debut feature. Rated: 4/5 Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) The assured directorial debut of Noora Niasari, Shayda captures the claustrophobic tension and sickening dread of a wife trying and failing to evade the reach of a violent, angry man. Rated: 4/5 Jul 22, 2024 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) This debut fiction feature from the Australian-Iranian documentary director Noora Niasari proves a worthy vehicle for the incendiary talents of Zar Amir Ebrahimi. Rated: 4/5 Jul 19, 2024 Full Review Chris Wasser Sunday Independent (Ireland) A quiet, thoughtful feature, it handles such difficult themes with delicacy and confidence, and our mum and child leads are terrific together. Rated: 4/5 Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Film Factual Niasari has made a deeply personal film that remarkably captures its protagonist’s harrowing journey and pays tribute to all victims of abuse who are able to take a daring stand. Rated: B+ Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf Shayda, the heartfelt first feature directed by Noora Niasari, is a compelling story of an Iranian woman fleeing domestic abuse to seek cultural freedom. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Irwin F I don't think I am the target audience. Didn't find it interesting. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Di Z A quiet movie with a loud mission. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Amin B In my perspective, Shayda bears resemblance to an Iranian version of "Not Without My Daughter," albeit with a milder tone, emphasizing the universal challenge of domestic violence. The film suffered from a basic and unprepared script. However, the film's strengths can be found in its direction and certain performances, though there were instances of amateur acting. The cinematography, while basic, contributes to the overall technical insignificance of the movie. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Roy J The little girl's performance is the best I've seen all year. Felt like I was watching a documentary because of how real the performance and relationship were of the mother and her child. At the end, you find out the director based this on real experience. Heartbreaking but important viewing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda's path to freedom is jeopardized.
Director
Noora Niasari
Producer
Noora Niasari, Vincent Sheehan
Screenwriter
Noora Niasari
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
The 51 Fund, Dirty Films, Screen Australia, HanWay Films
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Domestic Abuse|Some Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 1, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$61.7K
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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