My Stolen Planet2024

Seen as part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art's 29th Annual Festival of Films From Iran. A hybrid of found footage, diary, and historical documentary, Sharifi's film deftly moves between perspectives without ever sacrificing narrative or pacing. From a technical perspective, I was reminded of Kristen Johnson's diaristic film Cameraperson as well as the hauntological work of Adam Curtis. Sharifi's mission is nothing less than rescuing women's history in Iran from the ongoing erasure.