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Made In Qatar: Programme 1
In a sanctions-stricken Iran, a determined single mother navigates Tehran's dangerous black market, racing against time to find life-saving medical dressings for her daughter.
In a sanctions-stricken Iran, a relentless mother embarks on a harrowing journey to Tehran, seeking Mepilex Dressings for her daughter's rare ailment, Epidermolysis bullosa. Aided by an empathetic and shrewd taxi driver well-versed in the city's clandestine trades, they navigate the perilous black market of Tehran. The narrative serves as a poignant reflection on the human toll of international sanctions, juxtaposed with the unyielding spirit of motherhood in the face of insurmountable odds.

Credits

Director
Arman Mansoori
Screenwriter
Arman Mansouri 
Producer
Arman Mansouri 
Cinematographer
Emad Hoseini
Editor
Rouzbeh Kazzmi
Cast
Tahereh Joorbonyan, Maryam Zorofian, Elmira Hashemi

About the Director

Arman Mansoori
Arman Mansouri is an Iranian artist and filmmaker born and raised in Qatar. Arman initially pursued a degree in aeronautics at the Qatar Aeronautical College, but his true passion lies in art and filmmaking. He later obtained a master's degree from Tehran University of Art in Iran, where he specialised in various aspects of filmmaking. During his time in Tehran, Arman received intensive training a