
Sepideh wants to become an astronaut. She spends her nights exploring the secrets of the universe, while her family will do anything to keep her on the ground. The expectations for a young Iranian woman are very different from Sepideh's ambitions, and her plans to go to university are in danger. But Sepideh holds on to her dream! She takes up the fight and teams up with the world's first female space tourist, Anousheh Ansari.... (Full plot summary below)
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Sepideh wants to become an astronaut. She spends her nights exploring the secrets of the universe, while her family will do anything to keep her on the ground. The expectations for a young Iranian woman are very different from Sepideh's ambitions, and her plans to go to university are in danger. But Sepideh holds on to her dream! She takes up the fight and teams up with the world's first female space tourist, Anousheh Ansari.
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| NonficsChristopher CampbellEverything is in perfect alignment for this extraordinary feature, a very beautiful, emotional and intelligent coming of age film. |
| NonficsDaniel WalberLike a real-life Wadjda speckled with absolutely stunning images of the night sky, Sepideh is yet another Human Rights Watch film that understands that the struggle for rights must build up from full articulation of a human being. |
| Chicago ReaderBen SachsMadsen inspires genuine admiration for her strong-willed heroine. |
| User ReviewVera HA very interesting insight into Iranian culture that explores modern societal issues, and a beautifully told emotional story of a girl who wants to study astronomy. And above all, an encouragement to pursue one's dreams. |