Niasari s autobiographical Shayda, about an Iranian immigrant in Australia fleeing an abusive husband, shines a light on the universality of domestic violence
Whether you’re a lover of the holidays or not, this time of year is always a good one for movie lovers, because it’s the time when the last high-profile awards contenders come out, as well as a few dependable lowbrow cheesy holiday titles to round out the bunch.
Noora Niasari's "Shayda" is a personal and poetic debut about mothers and daughters. Plus, a child actor gives one of the best performances of the year. Review.