3 Faces

A filmmaker and actress, Behnaz Jafari, receives a video from a young woman in a remote village who claims to be suicidal after her parents forbade her from attending the Tehran Conservatory of Music. Jafari, along with director Jafar Panahi, travels to the village to investigate, uncovering the complexities of tradition, modernity, and artistic aspirations in rural Iran.

3 Faces was widely praised by critics for its subtle yet powerful storytelling, Panahi's unique directorial approach, and its poignant exploration of the struggles faced by women pursuing their dreams in a restrictive society. The film was noted for its blend of documentary-like observation and fictional narrative.

• Praised for its empathetic portrayal of female ambition against societal constraints.

• Lauded for Jafar Panahi's signature style of blending reality and fiction.

• Seen as a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of tradition versus modernity.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional depth and its ability to shed light on the challenges faced by young women in rural Iran seeking artistic freedom. Many found the performances compelling and the narrative insightful.

Won the award for Best Screenplay at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

The film was directed by Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker who has faced a ban from making movies by the Iranian government, yet he continues to create films that often critique societal conditions and are shot in a guerrilla-style manner.