1001 Frames

1001 Frames

World premiere: Berlinale 2025 / Panorama

A famous filmmaker is casting young women for the role of Scheherazade in his horror version of 1001 Nights (a.k.a. Arabian Nights) in his black box studio.

What, at the beginning, seems like a normal audition, slowly begins to be dubious when the questions become very personal.  The arrival of the director's ex-wife, one of his friends, and a mysterious woman confirms there is more to these auditions. As his camera becomes more voyeuristic and his demands cross more lines, women fight back but are faced with more serious obstacles.

Based on true stories, we get a glimpse into these women's lives, stories of honor killing, abuse, and worse.

A FILM BY Mehrnoush Alia | US / Iran, 2025, 85’ | Sales: Alpha Violet

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