Can I Hug You?
- Logline
- In the religious Iranian city of Qom, restrictions are imposed on women in the name of "sexual safety." Hossein grew up in this environment, but as a young boy, he was victimized and carried this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife, Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.
- Talent
- Delaram Shemirani
- Role of participant
- Editor
- Director
- Elahe Esmaili
- Producer
- Hossein Behboudi Rad
- Screenwriter
- Elahe Esmaili
- Status
- finished
- Year of production
- 2023
- Running time
- 35 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Countries of Production
- Iran, Islamic Republic Of , United Kingdom
- Production Companies
- Jumping Ibex, Deutsche Welle
Festivals and Awards
- Sheffield International Documentary Festival
2023 Nominee: Grand Jury Award
- One World Media Awards
2024 Winner: One World Media Award
-Social Impact Media Awards, US
2024 Winner: Best Documentary
-Millennium Docs Against Gravity
2024 Nominee: Best Film
2023 Nominee: Grand Jury Award
- One World Media Awards
2024 Winner: One World Media Award
-Social Impact Media Awards, US
2024 Winner: Best Documentary
-Millennium Docs Against Gravity
2024 Nominee: Best Film