NY Premiere
Vlad Petri’s acclaimed documentary weaves a poignant tapestry of two women’s lives, Maria and Zahra, separated by distance yet united by a shared desire for freedom. They met in the 1970s in Bucharest as university students and forged a deep friendship that continued even after Zahra’s forced return to Iran, sustained through heartfelt letters. Their correspondence depicts the women navigating their complex emotions for each other, which go beyond mere friendship. Petri utilizes rare archival footage, transporting the audience to the heart of historical upheavals in both countries. We witness the exhilaration of protests and the despair that followed disillusionment. Blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, Between Revolutions also explores the enduring power of female friendship and the universal human desire for a life free from oppression.