To coincide with the 30th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, Curzon Cinemas will be presenting fresh and entertaining films showing sides of Iran rarely covered by the media. “You know nothing about our country. Come in, be entertained and learn” is the collective claim of these young Iranian filmmakers.
The films were produced by Maziar Bahari with the support of BBC World Service Trust and she joins author of Transit Tehran, Young Iran and its Inspirations Malu Halasa and Jon Snow in a post-screening discussion.
My City Pizza
Directors: Ala Mohseni | Iran | 2008 | 25 mins
This film shows the fascination of Tehranis with pizza as a sign of modernity and a potential threat against traditional values.
Of Men and Motorcycles
Directors: Shahriar Siami | Iran | 2008 | 25 mins
Abbas is a migrant from provinces who, like many young Iranians, can’t get a decent job except working on a motorcycle as a cabbie and delivery.
Behind the Wheel of Life
Directors: Sahar Salahshoori Sahar | Iran | 2008 | 25 min
This film tells the story of another cab driver, Nasrin, a divorced, single mother, who struggles daily to survive.
With thanks to Garnet Publishing and The Iran Society.
