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Googoosh, MADE OF FIRE

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About the Film

From symbolizing modern Iran to enduring 20 years of house arrest, and ultimately making a stunning return to music while becoming a powerful advocate for women and freedom along the way—this is the extraordinary story of Googoosh, the Queen of Persian Pop. For decades, Iranian megastar Googoosh captivated audiences with her progressive style and boundless talent, earning global acclaim with performances alongside Tina Turner and Ray Charles while setting fashion trends as a leading actress. The 1979 Islamic Revolution halted her meteoric career with a ban on women singing in public, leading to two decades of house arrest and enforced silence.

This film recounts the dramatic life story and comeback of Googoosh through her own words and spellbinding archival footage, celebrating her journey as a defiant and inspiring symbol of hope and resilience in the Iranian struggle for humanity.

Title

Googoosh, MADE OF FIRE

Release

2026

Runtime

94 minutes (1 hour 34 minutes)

Rating

Not Rated

Genre

Documentary

Directors

Niloufar Taghizadeh

Origin

Germany

Language

Persian

Germany

Persian

Creative Team

Director Niloufar Taghizadeh

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