Set on fire, thrown from cars: Iran’s women stunt performers break barriers
TEHRAN, Oct 9 — As evening falls at a Tehran skatepark, a woman calmly steps forward with her body ablaze, perform...
In Tehran's skatepark, a woman performs a daring stunt with her body ablaze, breaking conventions in front of an impressed Iranian audience. Nasrin Teymouri, a thirties coach and stunt woman, leads Iran's sole all-female stunt crew, a traditionally male-dominated field. "Until just a few years ago, men used to dress up as women to perform stunts," Teymouri recalled, now appearing in successful Iranian productions.
The skatepark, "Navid Park," opened a year ago, a stark contrast to the Islamic republic's traditional norms. Young girls, roller-skating and practicing stunts, pose alongside a young man getting ready to perform on his BMX bicycle. Despite initial skepticism, Teymouri's work on film sets has earned trust and acceptance. Her team practices various stunts, including being set on fire, with safety measures in place.
Mixed-gender participation in sports remains banned, but Teymouri, once "afraid of everything," now derives immense pleasure from overcoming her fears.
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