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With her eloquent contralto, Mozhan Marnò exquisitely embodies the Persian poet and filmmaker Forugh Farrokhzad—her experiences as a young bride, maturation as a writer, hesitant then strident steps toward independence, and refusal to be silenced through the violent horrors of the autocratic Shah's reign. As the only daughter in a traditional family, the strict expectations of Forugh's gender nearly stifle her spirit. She escapes her stagnating marriage, even...Log In or Sign Up to Read More