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 Sharzad, a lawyer in modern-day Tehran, loses custody of her seven year old son after her divorce from a powerful businessman. The boy's diabetes is made worse because the father is more interested in work than in domestic duties, and the young mother finds herself doing her exhusband's chores during her twice-weekly visits.The situation forces Sharzard to take matters into her own hands. Though a tightly wound family drama anyone can relate to, ONE THOUSAND WOMEN LIKE ME also offers a first-hand look at how young sophisticates live in a severely patriarchal society. As the title suggests, Sharzad's case is hardly unique as institutions are clearly biased against women--even highly competent ones--a point made clear by the courtroom where separate entrances exist for men and women. A fascinating look at Iranian culture and politics. "...[a] solid, pro cast...but as Sharzad, Karimi occasionally finds deeper moments as a mother torn..." -Robert Koehler, VARIETY A THOUSAND WOMEN LIKE ME. Herazan Zan Mesle Man. Directed by Reza Karimi. With Niki Karimi, Fariburz Arabnia, Faramarz Sadighi, and Nikoo Kheradmand. Written by Azita Moghuie. Cinematography by Farhad Saba. Edited by Mohammad Reza Mouyini. Produced by Mohammad Mehdi Dadgoo for N.E.J. Intl. Pictures. Special Features: Photo Gallery Iran/2000/Color/108 mins. In Persian with English subtitles. All-Zone NTSC DVD |