A War on Women
“Woman, Life, Freedom”
Synopsis
A War on Women is a documentary that revisits the 2022 Iranian uprising, not as a spontaneous outburst, but as the powerful emergence of a feminist resistance that has developed over the course of forty years. While the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini—which occurred while she was in the custody of Iran’s morality police—drew international attention, the film goes further, bringing to light the long and often overlooked history of the struggle against the world’s only theocratic regime. From the first protests against the mandatory veil in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to the young women who today risk their lives in the streets, the narrative weaves together the personal and political journeys of seven extraordinary protagonists.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$102
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raha Shirazi
- Screenplay & Story
- Raha Shirazi, Samira Mohyeddin
- Original Title
- A War on Women
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $102
- Production Studios
- Rosamont, Doppio Nodo Double Bind, Eolo Film Productions, Minerva Pictures, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raha Shirazi
Raha Shirazi, Samira Mohyeddin
Marco Serrecchia, Marica Stocchi, Gianluca Curti, Daniele Occhipinti, Luca Bradamante
Department Leadership Roster
Raha Shirazi
Director
Marco Serrecchia
Producer
Marica Stocchi
Producer
Gianluca Curti
Producer
Daniele Occhipinti
Producer
Luca Bradamante
Producer
Raha Shirazi
Writer
Samira Mohyeddin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A War on Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A War on Women about?
A War on Women is a documentary that revisits the 2022 Iranian uprising, not as a spontaneous outburst, but as the powerful emergence of a feminist resistance that has developed over the course of forty years. While the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini—which occurred while she was in the custody of Iran’s morality police—drew international attention, the film goes further, bringing to light the long and often overlooked history of the struggle against the world’s only theocratic regime. From the first protests against the mandatory veil in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to the young women who today risk their lives in the streets, the narrative weaves together the personal and political journeys of seven extraordinary protagonists.
Who directed A War on Women?
A War on Women was directed by Raha Shirazi.
Who stars in A War on Women?
The principal cast of A War on Women includes Mahnaz Afkhami, Asieh Amini, Masih Alinejad, Golshifteh Farahani, Azam Jangravi.
When was A War on Women released and how long is it?
A War on Women was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.