Can I Hug You? (2023)

In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.

Released Nov. 1, 2023 35 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short

Country: Iran
Production Countries: United Kingdom, Iran
Languages: Persian