Tabous - Zohre & Manouchehr

In contemporary Iranian society, all aspects of private life, love and sexuality, are controlled and repressed by religious doctrines. How do men and women find ways to fulfil their love and sexuality in a society full of prohibitions and injunctions, where holding hands is already considered a sin? This sensational documentary gives voice to different members of Iranian society, from women who have found a way to have sexual relationships before marriage to religious fanatics condemning masturbation. It contains fictional scenes from “Zohre & Manoucher”, an erotic poem by 19th century Iranian writer Iraj Mirza. (DOK.fest München)