آداب بهاری
Directed by Ali Asghar Agahbanaei • 1982 • Iran
An experimental documentary that takes world-building to an entirely new level, Rites of Spring showcases fragments of Iran’s history before, during, and after the Revolution of 1979. It begins with scenes of daily life, working-class people, and extensive shots of farms and nature. When the Revolution hits the country, the new focus becomes demonstrations, leaders’ preachings, and scenes of strife, revealing the constant fear and chaos that hover over the country. The birds that break out of their eggs toward the end signal an undeniably effective promise of a new beginning for a country that oscillates between revolution and war.
Directed by Kim Longinotto & Ziba Mir-Hosseini • 2001 • Iran/United Kingdom
Runaway Follows the stories of five young girls who arrive at a refuge in Irans capital city Tehran, having run away from abusive or neglectful families. Some are in despair, others are simply mischievous; but someho...
بوم سیمین
Directed by Kamran Shirdel • 1965 • Iran
"Silver Canvas", the first documentary made by Kamran Shirdel, deals with the art of silversmithing.
ثانیههای سربی
Directed by Seyed Reza Razavi • 2013 • Iran
While conducting research for her new book about the events of 8 September 1978, when dozens of demonstrators were killed by the Shah’s army, Iranian novelist Narges Abyar comes across a documentary which includes an interview with a cine...
