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Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination + ScreenTalk (15*)

Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women Filmmakers

,Cinema 2
A woman is lit in the foreground is reflected by a mirror, as someone else in shadow walks through a curtain.

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.

 

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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

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

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.