NILOUFAR
LGBTQ+ Feature Film
"NILOUFAR" is a romantic musical feature film set against the backdrop of post-1979 Revolution Tehran. As the titular character’s husband climbs the ranks of the morality police, she uncovers a secret world that hums with rebellion and resilience: an illegal, women-only speakeasy run by Celestina, a vibrant Mexican immigrant.
As societal pressure mounts, Niloufar is irresistibly drawn to this underground sanctuary of music and shared defiance. Here, she not only finds a vibrant collective of women resisting their oppressive circumstances but also experiences a personal awakening, threading her way through the vibrant yet forbidden world of clandestine music performances.
In a compelling fusion of Latin and Persian music, the narrative intimately captures Tehran's secret music scene and charts Niloufar's emotional and transformative journey. The story subtly hints at the unspoken electricity between Niloufar and Celestina, an undercurrent that adds further depth to their shared rebellion.
NILOUFAR navigates themes of bravery, the liberating power of art, and resistance against oppressive structures, providing a nuanced perspective on coming-of-age amidst a tumultuous historical backdrop. The narrative is imbued with inspiration drawn from real-life accounts of the underground nightlife that thrived in rebellion to the strict norms of the Iranian Revolution, anchoring the story in authenticity and resistance.
