Can I Hug You?
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Can I Hug You? is a documentary film. directed by Elahe Esmaili. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
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What is Can I Hug You? about?
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and ex...
Who directed Can I Hug You??
Can I Hug You? was directed by Elahe Esmaili.
How long is Can I Hug You??
Can I Hug You? has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was Can I Hug You? released?
Can I Hug You? was released on November 1, 2023 in theaters.