A young rebellious dancer defies social constraints in a poetic act, shedding light into the daily struggles faced by women in Iran as they navigate the challenging journey towards freedom.

Mohammad Valizadegan was born in Tehran in 1986 and graduated from the School of Art and Architecture with a master’s degree in theatre directing. He works as an actor, dancer, and a filmmaker. AND ME, I’M DANCING TOO is his debut as a director, which won the Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film at the 14plus competition at Berlinale.