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Chahdortt Djavann
Chahdortt Djavann is an Iranian-French novelist and anthropologist who moved to Paris in 1993. She writes fiction and essays that challenge religious fundamentalism,
La muette
Synopsis
A young Iranian woman, having lived in France for years, returns to her homeland to confront her past and the cultural expectations that have shaped her. She grapples with her identity, the silence imposed upon her, and the struggle to find her voice in a society that often seeks to suppress it. This story explores themes of displacement, memory, and the search for personal freedom.