Private Project

It is snowing outside the window

It tells the story of the lives of three girls in Tehran who live alone

  • Haideh Moradi
    Director
  • Ali Nazari
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 9, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Haideh Moradi

Haideh Moradi was born in 1974 in Ardabil Province. She pursued her education in filmmaking and studied direction. Her works, particularly in documentaries and short films, reflect a focus on social issues, such as rural challenges and migration. She is best known for films like Snowy Roofs and Empty Frames, which have been showcased at international festivals.

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Director Statement

Haideh Moradi's director's statement and motivations are closely tied to her socially impactful documentary work. In her documentary Sonography, she highlights the cultural preference for male children in Iran and its societal consequences, such as gender imbalance and emotional struggles faced by women. Moradi seeks to challenge these norms, emphasizing the long-term problems that arise from such attitudes, including difficulties in marriage prospects for future generations. She has also expressed hope that her work can inspire changes in societal attitudes regarding gender preferences.
Her other projects, such as Snowy Roofs and Snowy Roads, focus on the struggles of women in rural Iran. These films document the isolation, educational challenges, and resilience of women living in patriarchal settings. Her work often aims to shed light on overlooked societal issues and to give a voice to those marginalized by traditional norms.