The Cinematheque

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 is 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. —Mania Akbari

In Farsi with English subtitles

Curated by Mania Akbari with Nafiseh Zare

This program will be followed by a virtual Q&A with select filmmakers, moderated by MENA Co-Director Arman Kazemi and MENA Programming Member Farimah Mahmoodi.

“Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination” is co-presented with MENA Film Festival as part of its Mini Summer series. Join us at 6:00 pm for pre-screening live music and catering in the Cinematheque courtyard.

Falling Up
بالا افتادن
Iran 2022
Maryam Bakhtiari
14 min. DCP

Interlude
ميان پرده
Iran 2023
Golzar Farzaneh
13 min. DCP

All the Time
هرگز گاهی همیشه
Iran 2020
Shadi Karamroudi
15 min. DCP

Homa
هما
Iran 2023
Mahdokht Molaei, Nima Naderi
15 min. DCP

A Long Walk
پیاده‌روی طولانی
Iran 2023
Sonia Sanjari
16 min. DCP