Shayda

PG-13

Released Dec 1, 2023

1h 57m

Drama

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SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda's path to freedom is jeopardized.

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Critics Consensus

An understated yet impactful story of female empowerment, Shayda establishes first-time feature filmmaker Noora Niasari as a remarkably assured talent.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

This debut fiction feature from the Australian-Iranian documentary director Noora Niasari proves a worthy vehicle for the incendiary talents of Zar Amir Ebrahimi.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 19, 2024

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Linda Marric

The Sun (UK)

An engaging and deeply moving account of female empowerment

Rated: 4/5

Jul 19, 2024

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Madeleine Wilson

Little White Lies

While the themes covered aren't uncommon to see in films nowadays, it is the director's personal experience that ultimately allows for a thoughtful impact on audiences long past the final scene.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Alexa Dalby

Dog and Wolf

Shayda, the heartfelt first feature directed by Noora Niasari, is a compelling story of an Iranian woman fleeing domestic abuse to seek cultural freedom.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Rubén Romero Santos

Cinemanía (Spain)

Noora Niasari creates a story of her own childhood that mixes the drama of gender violence with the resources of a horror film. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jun 28, 2024

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

[Shayda] has sensitivity, truth and rightness. And is a tribute to women and mothers who fight for their rights. But it lacks the depth needed to reach the heights of cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 28, 2024

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Irwin F

I don't think I am the target audience. Didn't find it interesting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Di Z

A quiet movie with a loud mission.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Amin B

In my perspective, Shayda bears resemblance to an Iranian version of "Not Without My Daughter," albeit with a milder tone, emphasizing the universal challenge of domestic violence. The film suffered from a basic and unprepared script. However, the film's strengths can be found in its direction and certain performances, though there were instances of amateur acting. The cinematography, while basic, contributes to the overall technical insignificance of the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Roy J

The little girl's performance is the best I've seen all year. Felt like I was watching a documentary because of how real the performance and relationship were of the mother and her child. At the end, you find out the director based this on real experience. Heartbreaking but important viewing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Synopsis

SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda's path to freedom is jeopardized.

Director: Noora Niasari
Producer: Noora Niasari, Vincent Sheehan
Screenwriter: Noora Niasari
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: The 51 Fund, Dirty Films, Screen Australia, HanWay Films
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Domestic Abuse|Some Violence|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Persian
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $61.7K
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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