Khajeh
Distance | Short Documentary | 2020
“Distance” is a short film that follows the daily routines of two Iranian women, Dorsa and Sadaf, in a long-distance friendship. Shot during the pandemic “Distance” captures what it feels like to have an attachment to someone whose presence takes place in another space as well as a different time.
In the process of making the film, the concept of time and space became more pronounced for Dorsa and Sadaf who found collaborating on different time zones and places a very unique experience. This inspired them to document their collaborative process which for them, became yet another source of an irrational longing to physically reach each other despite the distance between them.
Through using unscripted passive daily dialogues, “Distance” also glances at our perception of reality and existence, especially during times when we feel most isolated and unreachable.
Official Selections and Screenings:
Pleasure Dome: Domestic Documents: Spaces of Care & Crisis – SPRING 2022
Art Gallery of Hamilton's Photophobia Contemporary Moving Image Festival
Trinity Square Video and Vtape's 2021 Video Fever
Burnt Video Art and Experimental Film Festival
White Unicorn International Film Festival.
Vienna International Film Festival