Screening
Asian New Force Category Finalist Showcase
The Baby
Ali Asgari
Iran / Col / 15' 59” / In Persian with English subtitles
Narges and her friend have just a few hours to find someone to take care of her baby for some days.
Artist's Statement
"The Baby" is the third episode of an unplanned woman-focused trilogy. I made the first episode not planning to develop a full trilogy, but the common theme of limitations became the central component, which naturally tied these three episodes together. These limitations are imposed by different sources whether from an authority, society or family. Through a simple but intense story, I strive to demonstrate how family imposed limitations, may sometimes be even more dangerous and perilous than expected.
