this unflinching portrayal of domestic violence marks a profound shift in Australian cinema
- Written by: Cherine Fahd, Associate Professor Visual Communication, University of Technology Sydney
Jane Zhang/Madman EntertainmentAustralian cinema has often struggled to authentically portray the cultural lives of Middle Eastern Australians. Stereotypical stories frequently sidestep the intricacies of social bonds, as well as the cultural differences in domestic life and familial attachment.
Noora Niasari’s Shayda refreshingly challenges...