15 MIN | 2022 | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: CYRUS NESHVAD | LUXEMBOURG | BYRON PREMIERE

2023 Oscar Nominee, The Red Suitcase is an evocative tale chronicling the journey of a 16-year-old Iranian girl as she manoeuvres the confines of an airport, determined to escape a pre-arranged marriage. Through a defining act, where she sheds her hijab, the film beautifully juxtaposes personal safety with cultural defiance. The release of this poignant narrative co-incided female-led anti-hijab protests in Iran, demonstrating how cinema can poignantly echo and amplify global conversations.

The Red Suitcase screens in our International Shorts session.