THE GREEN WAVE
synopsis
In early 2009, a new generation of Iranians hoped for change through the upcoming presidential elections. Fueled by youthful exuberance and media technology, a groundswell—the so-called Green Wave—emerged to challenge the status quo, and caused a seismic shift in the political climate. A new brand of revolution seemed to be at hand. All polls predicted challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi would be the country’s next president; however, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the victor, prompting a backlash of unparalleled violence and oppression and a massive surge of human-rights violations that continues today.
original title: | The Green Wave |
country: | Germany, Iran |
year: | 2010 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Ali Samadi Ahadi |
release date: | FR 18/01/2012 |
screenplay: | Ali Samadi Ahadi |
film editing: | Andreas Menn, Barbara Toennieshen |
music: | Ali N. Askin |
producer: | Jan Krüger, Oliver Stoltz |
production: | Dreamer Joint Venture Filmproduction |
distributor: | Camino Filmverleih |