Solitary confinement: Saeed Malekpour

“Solitary Confinement” is a powerful documentary series that brings to light the harrowing experiences of political prisoners who have endured solitary confinement in Iran. Each episode focuses on the personal journey of an individual who has faced the isolation, darkness, and psychological torment of life inside a solitary cell.

Filmed in a stark, prison-like setting that mirrors the oppressive environment of their confinement, the series presents first-hand accounts of survival, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Through raw and deeply personal anecdotes, the former prisoners recount the physical and emotional toll of their ordeal, the coping mechanisms they developed, and the small moments of hope that kept them going.

Solitary Confinement offers an intimate and haunting look at a reality often hidden from the world, giving voice to those who have suffered in silence and shedding light on the systemic use of isolation as a tool of oppression.