Braving the Waves (2016)

Braving the Waves (2016) poster

This is the story of Roghieh, a woman in Southern Iran who is trying to secure jobs for women in her community through a Bazaar she established and runs, where over 800 women work, but a local politician, the mayor, threatens her. He wants to destroy the Bazaar and build a big shopping mall.

Director: Mina Keshavarz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:
Production: Gammaglimt
Country: France, Iran, Norway
Language: English, فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Braving the Waves about?
This is the story of Roghieh, a woman in Southern Iran who is trying to secure jobs for women in her community through a Bazaar she established and runs, where over 800 women work, but a local politician, the mayor, threatens her. He wants to destroy the Bazaar and build a big shopping mall.
Who directed Braving the Waves?
Braving the Waves was directed by Mina Keshavarz.
How long is Braving the Waves?
Braving the Waves has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Braving the Waves?
Braving the Waves is a Documentary film.
Where was Braving the Waves produced?
Braving the Waves was produced in France, Iran, Norway.