In post-revolution Iranian cinema, bags symbolize physical touch, navigating censorship by creating intimate connections through objects rather than direct contact, serving as a powerful commentary.
Tafakory's work, including 'Irani Bag', utilizes simple props like bags to illustrate how censorship inadvertently fuels creativity, transforming limitations into opportunities for expression and intimacy.
Through visual techniques like mirroring and superimposition, Tafakory's films reflect a blend of cinema and live performance, challenging traditional narratives around intimacy in Iranian society.
'I grew up with this archive,' says Tafakory, expressing a complex relationship with the films that shaped her, highlighting how they inspire both love and feelings of betrayal.
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