This a short fairly straightforward animated film about a girl growing up in Tehran, Iran which means she has to go to a segregated school for girls and that she has to wear a school uniform including a hijab. Our narrator does question the strict the strict dress and appearance code in a gender segregated school.
The simply narrated story is surprisingly effective - and is aided in this by the very beautiful animation which makes very good use of the clothing, fabrics and objects.
While the message is obvious it does not directly criticize the environment that has been created here.
Not necessarily my favorite of the 2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts - but it is my favorite animation of the nominees.
