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Stuck in a creative rut, filmmaker Gilda Pourjabar returns to Iran, her homeland, to talk with her brother Siamak, an illustrator based in Tehran. This encounter raises questions about their relationship to Western popular art, as they grew up in a culture that the current political regime describes as “westoxicated.” This documentary uses playful animations by Siamak, inspired by Franco-Belgian comics and rock concert posters, superimposed on archival footage of the most recent popular uprisings in Iran to become a logical collaboration for these artists who shared a record collection as children. Together, they examine how art slips through the cracks of repression to light the rebellious sparks in the hearts of young people.
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The Westoxicateds was released on November 24, 2025.
The runtime of The Westoxicateds is 1h 25m.
The Westoxicateds is a Documentary movie.
The Westoxicateds is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Westoxicateds was directed by Gilda Pourjabar.
The Westoxicateds is originally in FA.