The Snow Calls

Within the tight constraints of Iranian society, one woman faces an ultimatum to produce a male heir

The Snow Calls Mina has borne three daughters and now she is pregnant again. Living within the tight constraints of Iranian culture, in which a man is expected to have at least one son, Mina's husband is growing impatient. An ultimatum is issued to Mina by him and his family: the fourth child must be a boy, or he will find a new wife. A heart-breaking and intimate portrait of the conflict between familial ties and societal pressures.


 The Snow Calls
(2020) on IMDb

Festivals

LaurelBig Sky Documentary Film Festival- Winner of Best Documentary Feature
LaurelIDFA- Nominated for Best Documentary
LaurelUSA Film Festival- Winner of Best Short Film
LaurelInternational Festival of Ethnological Film- Best Student Documentary
LaurelEscales Documentaries- Won the Youth Prize
LaurelDMZ International Documentary Film Festival- Nominated for ADF Short Documentary Award

The Producers


MARJAN KHOSRAVI - Director and Script Writer.

Marjan Khosravi is a young Iranian women filmmaker who studied Cinema and Media Art. The Snow Calls was her first mid-length documentary. Her work is usually focused on women's social issues are the leitmotiv in her films.

@marjan.khosravi.b








MILAD KHOSRAVI- Film Production manager and International Film Producer.

Milad Khosravi is an Iranian independent producer and distributor. He started his professional career as cinema production manager in 2016 and has worked as both an executive producer and film producer on more than 10 projects, including short films, feature films and documentaries.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. For more info see our Cookies Policy