Vida
Synopsis
In 2017, US President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on many Muslim countries, especially Iran. Just as this ban came into action, a mother of Iranian origin, Vida who lives in America, was going to the airport to welcome her daughter. Vida couldn’t meet with her daughter and they sent her back to Iran without even giving a chance to intervene. Nothing would be the same anymore and a week later the events started to take a different shape... A true story about Trump's immigrant policy and the way his decision affects a family.
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Short Film Vida 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-24
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September 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bita Elahian
- Screenplay & Story
- Bita Elahian, Azadeh Nikzadeh
- Original Title
- Vida
- Country of Origin
- Iran, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bita Elahian
Bita Elahian, Azadeh Nikzadeh
Koshi Kiyokawa
Nina Helene Hirten
Bita Elahian, Mehdi Darlis
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Helene Hirten
Editor
Bita Elahian
Writer
Bita Elahian
Director
Koshi Kiyokawa
Director of Photography
Azadeh Nikzadeh
Writer
Maryam Khosravi
Production Design
Mehdi Darlis
Producer
Patrick M. Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Pat Romano
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Vida about?
In 2017, US President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on many Muslim countries, especially Iran. Just as this ban came into action, a mother of Iranian origin, Vida who lives in America, was going to the airport to welcome her daughter. Vida couldn’t meet with her daughter and they sent her back to Iran without even giving a chance to intervene. Nothing would be the same anymore and a week later the events started to take a different shape... A true story about Trump's immigrant policy and the way his decision affects a family.
Who directed Vida?
Vida was directed by Bita Elahian.
Who stars in Vida?
The principal cast of Vida includes Bita Elahian, Flavia Foukas, Brian Reilly.
When was Vida released and how long is it?
Vida was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 10m.