By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Exploring the human side of war: Iranian female filmmakers and the Iran-Iraq conflict: Part 2

Monir Qeidi is another notable female filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the Iranian war cinema genre. Her debut feature film “Villa Dwellers” focuses on the lives of women left behind during the Iran-Iraq war, exploring their struggles, resilience, and determination in the absence of their husbands and sons.