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Host Vanessa speaks with the passionate cast and crew of Still Smiling at Dances With Films, including producer Luna Zhang, co-director Bahar Bella Danesh, actresses Shohreh Aghdashloo and Shiva Negar, and director Jared Cohn. This emotionally charged interview touches on the film’s powerful themes of domestic violence, healing, forgiveness, and female empowerment, rooted in a true story from Iranian culture. The team reflects on the challenges of independent filmmaking, honoring real-life survivors, and the urgency of telling stories that turn darkness into light. With heartfelt insight and deep personal connection to the material, the filmmakers aim to inspire audiences, raise awareness, and create a supportive community for those affected by abuse. Their message is clear: no one should suffer in silence. This labor of love is a cinematic call to courage, change, and compassion.

Still Smiling:
Bahar Bella Danesh IG: @paradisecharity2013
Shiva Negar IG: @theshivanegar
Jared Cohn IG: @jaredcohn1
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Luna Zhang IG: @lunadreambuilder

Host - Vanessa von Schwarz
Instagram @vanessaschwarzz

Produced by Annie Valenti

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