Can trauma ever truly be washed away?
A young woman tries to regain control and a sense of normality through her daily rituals.
Not Here – 2019 | 5 min | Iran
This short film explores the invisible aftermath of sexual assault trauma. Through repetitive, disconnected gestures, the protagonist expresses shame, guilt, and survival mechanisms. The visual choice of a fisheye lens and the symbolic use of clothing during the shower reflect her altered perception and cultural repression, offering the viewer insight into how trauma reshapes the body, memory, and intimate space.