Born in Evin (2019)

Name: Born in Evin
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Maryam Zaree, Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg, Kasra Zareh, Kurt Grünberg, Mira Grünberg

1h 38m Germany, Austria

Documentary

Plot

Maryam Zaree, a filmmaker and actress, embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the harrowing details of her birth in Evin Prison, infamous for its brutal political repression. As she delves into her family's past, Zaree navigates a landscape filled with painful memories and hidden truths, striving to understand the legacy of violence that shaped her existence. Her quest not only reveals the dark history of the prison but also reflects on the resilience of those who endured its horrors, ultimately seeking closure and a sense of identity.

Cast

Maryam Zaree Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg Kasra Zareh Kurt Grünberg Mira Grünberg Shadi Amin Sima Boulanger Marya Sirous Chahla Chafiq Haydeh Ravesh Farah Zadi Effat Mahbaz Soraya Zangbari Chowra Makaremi Nina Zandkarimi