Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination + ScreenTalk (15*)
Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women Filmmakers
This selection of five films by young Iranian women filmmakers delves into the fragile and shifting nature of contemporary existence, as seen through their unique perspectives.
Through intimate narratives and striking visuals, these films illuminate the dreams, fears, and resilience of a generation navigating uncertainty while daring to envision alternative futures.
The collection becomes a mosaic of voices, reflecting both the cracks in the present and the sparks of creativity that light the path forward, offering a poetic and philosophical reflection on what it means to dream in an unstable world.
This screening will be followed by a ScreenTalk with curator Mania Akbari and director Shadi Karamroudi (on stage) and Golzar Farzaneh and Mahdokht Molaei (via Zoom). Hosted by Tiara Sahar Ataii.
Films can contain elements which some may find upsetting; from references to self-harm or suicide, to sexual violence or domestic abuse. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar.
Curated by Mania Akbari
Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare
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Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
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Programme
Falling Up
One night a man’s dream doesn’t proceed as he wished. The company that produces dreams tells him the fault has been occurred because of the similarity between his dream and that of a young girl…
Iran 2022 dir Maryam Bakhtiari 14 min, in Farsi with English subtitles
Interlude
Assistant directors want to show their potential in every work that is assigned to them but often have to find a way to keep their true passion under wraps.
Iran 2023 dir Golzar Farzaneh 13 min, in Farsi with English subtitles
All the Time
Tonraj hears from the school principal that her teenage sister has told a friend she plans to take her own life on her birthday.
Iran 2020 dir Shadi Karamroudi 15 min, in Farsi with English subtitles
Homa
Darya and her mother are on their way to court. Secrets are revealed in the course of the trial.
Iran 2023 dir Mahdokht Molaei 15 min, in Farsi with English subtitles
A Long Walk
After losing Saeed on their trip to see fireflies, Mona feels and sees things she couldn’t before.
Iran 2023 dir Sonia Sanjari 16 min, in Farsi with English subtitles
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Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
