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Forough Farrokhzad (1934–67), is known in Iran as one of the most influential female poets of the twentieth century. Challenging the traditional limits of Iranian literature and social norms, her work is celebrated for its unique blend of social commentary and personal reflection. Farrokhzad’s contributions to the world of cinema, particularly the documentary The House Is Black, highlight her legacy as a pioneering voice for change in Iran.

Samaneh Sadaghiani is an Iranian Canadian writer and poet. After exiting her design agency in 2019, she has been pursuing her love of writing. She has self-published a poetry collection, I wrote some things; don't worry, they’re short (2020), and a chapbook, Nude vARcation (2021), and has translated Forough Farrokhzad’s iconic book Another Birth. Sadaghiani is currently working on a screenplay.