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Abstract
In this article, we analyze Andreas Rochholl’s documentary The Voice of Women in Iran, which presents the courageous stand of Iranian women singers for their freedom of artistic expression, despite political and cultural barriers. The film highlights their unwavering determination to let their voices be heard, challenging the strict restrictions imposed by the ruling power and the customs of a society dominated by patriarchy. This struggle is underlined by a cinematic mise-en-scène that glorifies the actresses’ bodies and voices, embodying a “rebellious corporeity” that manifests their resistance. This representation generates deep empathy in viewers and stimulates critical reflection. Our semiotic analysis of the film reveals the artistic methods employed by the filmmakers to valorize the resilience and commitment of these women to preserving their cultural identity, showing how music and voice become means of resistance and engagement, meant to raise public awareness of significant social and political issues.