Sleeping in an Empty Cup

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Sleeping in an Empty Cup is a play directed by: Hamid Ehya. With: Sepideh Khosrowjah, Shima Khaki, and Mohammad Talani

Identifier: Darvagx-002
Translated Title: Khab Dar Fenjan Khali (خواب در فنجان خالی)
Date: May 22, 2014
Creator: Directed by: Hamid Ehya; Written by : Shima Khaki
Story: Faramarz and Mahtab, a married couple, are anxiously awaiting the death of their 120-year-old aunt. They want to split the inheritance and go their separate ways, but shocking events derail their plans and unearth the dark secrets of their aristocratic family. The play shows the shattered dreams of a young, vivacious Iranian woman faced with the obstacles of a patriarchal society. "Sleeping in an Empty Cup" was first produced in Tehran in 2003 and won the Best Play Award at the Fajr Theater Festival.
Name of Subject(s): Theatre
Geographic Coverage: Berkeley, CA; Stanford University
Language: Farsi
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