Even as a child, Leila had a rebellious spirit, otherwise she wouldn’t have brought Cindy Lauper with her when she traveled to her parents’ home country. She smuggled a cassette with “Girls Just Wonna Have Fun” in her underwear from Brooklyn to Iran, briefly transforming an oriental courtyard into a disco. Outbursts in daring group dancing are about the only thing that brings short-term peace between Leila and her mother. When the right music is on, they can’t help but raise their hands, sway their hips, even after throwing hostilities at each other.
Opening of the 40th Munich Film Festival: Hands up, hips swing! – Culture
