Would you like to say a few words?
In the name of God, I am Amirali mirderikvand from IRAN, Director of SFUMATO, really excited to have my film at this festival.
My first question is why this story?
I was born in a village and I was very interested in making film in the countryside, in the other hand I am very interested in make films about social issues ,human rights and especially women's rights.
So, this was a good and suitable story.
How did you meet the protagonist?
Simply!
I was researching and looking for a subject.
On that situation, some one introduce me Fatima and her family. I went to thier home. I had meetings with Fatima's family for several times and I explained about my idea and my goals. They welcomed me and immediately a difficult and complex task began.
What does it mean for you personally to make this documentary?
As I said I am very interested in working on people's rights in today's society. And as an independent filmmaker, it is my duty to pay attention to these issues. I have made films about women's rights, the rights of the disabled, the rights of the villagers, the rights of the poor and so on. Paying attention to women's rights in society is very important to me and I would like to work more on this,
For my compatriots and all the people of the world,
For my mother, my sisters and maybe my daughters....
Last but not least, are you still in contact with the protagonists, are things better right now for gender equality in your country?
Yes,I am in connect with Fatima and her family especially her father Ebrahim.
About better rights for gender equality, honestly, NO,
But we are efforting to make changes in this issue. We hope to be better in future..
Thank you again for being with us, we are really happy to screen your film.
Thank you and others who help you to hold this festival, I appreciate you.
Have a good time.
We would really like to thank Amirali Mirderikvand for this wonderful and informative interview and please don't forget to check out the film Sfumato that will be available online February 6th at 00:00 till 23:59 (GR time) in the following link.