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✨ We are thrilled to share the news!The documentary THREE WAYS OF RETURNING has been officially selected for the Interna...
09/12/2025

✨ We are thrilled to share the news!
The documentary THREE WAYS OF RETURNING has been officially selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). «Feminist Focus programme and Cinema Regained selections revealed for IFFR 2026.»

Created through a dialogue between three filmmakers, three geographies, and three distinct ways of looking at memory, home, and return, this film will have its festival premiere in Rotterdam.

🎬 THREE WAYS OF RETURNING (80 mins, 2026)
A documentary by
Mania Akbari
Xiaolu Guo
Andrea Luka Zimmerman

China • Germany • Iran • UK
Languages: Chinese, German & Iranian (Farsi) with English subtitles

🎧 Sound Design: Philippe Ciompi, Perspective Films, Diyar Akar.
🎨 Colour Grading: Jason R. Moffat, Diyar Akar.
Poster: Kimia Fathali

This film is a journey across borders, bodies, and inner landscapes — an exploration of how we return, and what it means to belong.

Thank you to everyone who walked with us on this path.

We are honored to be bringing these five films to Cinematheque Vancouver.🎥 Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination 🗓 J...
26/06/2025

We are honored to be bringing these five films to Cinematheque Vancouver.

🎥 Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination

🗓 July 5th – 7:00 PM
📍 Cinematheque, Vancouver

✴️ Curated by: Mania Akbari
✴️ Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare

🌀 Presented by Mena Film Festival

A powerful screening of five films by emerging Iranian women filmmakers — intimate, poetic, and courageous. These stories reflect the fragility of the present and the imagination of possible futures.

📽 Film Line-Up:
// Fulling Up – Maryam Bakhtiari | 14 mins
// Interlude – Golzar Farzaneh | 12:41 mins
// Homa – Mahdokht Molaei | 17:37 mins .molaei
// All The Time – Shadi Karamroudi | 14:49 mins
// A Long Walk – Sonia Sanjari | 15:46 mins .sanjari

✨ A poetic reflection on dreaming in unstable times.

🎟 Ticket link in bio and stories

.Statement by a Collective of and Condemning U.S. and Israeli Military Attacks on . So far, more than two hundred a...
24/06/2025

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Statement by a Collective of and Condemning U.S. and Israeli Military Attacks on .

So far, more than two hundred artists and filmmakers have signed this statemnet.

// You can read the statement and sign it by visiting the link in the story and bio.
// You can read the Persian text on Radio Zamaneh

A big thank you to Pedro Costa, Michael Moore, Eyal Weizman Mike Figgis, Avi Mograbi, Jérôme Bel, Gareth Evans, Gali Gold, Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Xiaolu Guo, Ben Rivers, Miranda Pennell, Mike O’Brien, Roya Akbari and Mehelli Modi for their help and support in endorsing this statement. We also thank all the friends who supported and helped us and those who, by signing, took a clear and resolute stand and stood in solidarity with us.

‎بیانیه‌ی جمعی از هنرمندان و فیلمسازان در محکومیت حملات نظامی ایالات
متحده و اسرائیل به ایران.

تا این لحظه، بیش از دویست هنرمند و
فیلمساز این بیانیه را امضا کرده‌اند‎

برای خواندن متن کامل بیانیه و امضای آن، به لینک موجود در استوری و بیو مراجعه کنید.

شما می‌توانید ترجمه‌ی فارسی این بیانیه را در
رادیو زمانه بخوانید.

‎سپاس و قدردانی ویژه از پدرو کوستا، مایکل
مور، ایال ویزمن، مایک فیگیس، آوی موگربی، ژروم بل، گرت ایوانز، گالی گُلد، آندریا لوکا زیمرمن، شیائولو گو، بن ریورز، میراندا پنل، مایک اوبراین، رؤیا اکبری و مهلی مودی برای حمایت و همراهی‌شان در تأیید این بیانیه. همچنین از همه‌ی دوستانی که ما را یاری کردند و آنان که با امضای این بیانیه، موضعی روشن و قاطع اتخاذ کرده و در کنار ما ایستادند، صمیمانه سپاسگزاریم
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We’re thrilled to announce that this powerful collection of short films will screen at the Barbican Centre in London! Da...
05/04/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that this powerful collection of short films will screen at the Barbican Centre in London!

Date: 13 May 2025
Time: 6:20 PM
Venue: Cinema 2, Barbican London

Curated by Mania Akbari this selection of five films by young Iranian women filmmakers explores the fragility and transformation of modern life through bold and poetic storytelling.

From intimate struggles to collective dreams, each film reflects a generation navigating uncertainty with resilience and imagination.

Followed by a ScreenTalk with l Mania Akbari and Shadi Karamroudi.

// Curator: Mania Akbari
// Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare

Tickets available via our Story — don’t miss it!

Film Line-up:
// Falling Up
dir. Maryam Bakhtiari | 14 min
A dream goes off course, revealing a strange connection between a man and a young girl.

// Interlude
dir. Golzar Farzaneh | 13 min
Behind-the-scenes ambitions and silent sacrifices in the world of assistant directors.

// All the Time
dir. Shadi Karamroudi | 15 min
A teenage girl’s silent cry for help sends shockwaves through her sister’s world.

// Homa
dir. Mahdokht Molaei | 15 min .molaei
On the way to court, a mother and daughter’s buried truths begin to surface.

// A Long Walk
dir. Sonia Sanjari | 16 min .sanjari
After losing someone in the dark, Mona begins to see the world anew.

🎬 Exciting News! 🎬We are thrilled to announce that seven films by seven Iranian women filmmakers have been selected for ...
04/03/2025

🎬 Exciting News! 🎬

We are thrilled to announce that seven films by seven Iranian women filmmakers have been selected for the 20th Edition of AWFF (Asian Women Film Festival), organized by IAWRT, Chapter India.

Curated by Mania Akbari, with assistant curator Nafiseh Zare, these films will be screened next week under the theme:

✨ “Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination” ✨

🎥 Selected Films:
✨ Filling Up – Maryam Bakhtiari (14 min)
✨ Tomorrow – Nona Shahriari (12:12 min)
✨ Interlude – Golzar Farzaneh (12:41 min)
✨ Homa – Mahdokht Molaei (17:37 min)
✨ All The Time – Shadi Karamroudi (14:49 min)
✨ Airless – Roya Parsa (17:37 min)
✨ A Long Walk – Sonia Sanjari (15:46 min)

Stay tuned for more details!

Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s ImaginationAfter a year of dedication and reviewing 60 short films from Iran, we are thril...
02/03/2025

Unsettled Reality, Tomorrow’s Imagination

After a year of dedication and reviewing 60 short films from Iran, we are thrilled to present a curated selection of seven films by young Iranian women filmmakers.

This selection of seven 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. Written by Mania Akbari

Curated by Mania Akbari |
Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare

Selected Films:
✨ Filling Up – Maryam Bakhtiari (14 min)
✨ Tomorrow – Nona Shahriari (12:12 min)
✨ Interlude – Golzar Farzaneh (12:41 min)
✨ Homa – Mahdokht Molaei (17:37 min)
✨ All The Time – Shadi Karamroudi (14:49 min)
✨ Airless – Roya Parsa (17:37 min)
✨ A Long Walk – Sonia Sanjari (15:46 min)

.It took several months of time and effort to gather these nine films.Through this link, you can access 9 films by 9 Ara...
03/12/2024

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It took several months of time and effort to gather these nine films.

Through this link, you can access 9 films by 9 Arab filmmakers for ten days for only £1, aimed at introducing the history and resistance of the people of this region.

All proceeds will be sent to support the people of Gaza.

The link shared in the bio and story.

An Arab Woman’s Place Is in the Struggle
Curated by Giovanni Vimercati

Paraphrasing Assata Shakur’s dictum “a ’s place is in the struggle,” this of films by and about women in the Middle East is meant to foreground their place on the frontlines of political struggles, past and present. Often faced with a dual form of , within and without their societies, women in the Middle East have had to confront the orientalist that frames them as helpless to be rescued. The films in this programme are an antidote to this enduring stereotype, showcasing the many ways in which have been articulated by Arab women against colonial occupation, and patriarchal and economic exploitation. Unimpressed by the publicized promises of The West and its brand of duplicitous “freedom,” the emancipatory projects and urges these films document and stage are not meant to legitimize one system over another, but to undermine the very structure of altogether. Though concerned with specific forms of coercion, historically and situated, these films evoke a will to generalized liberation that ultimately transcend their contingencies. 
Giovanni Vimercati is a film critic and scholar.

* An Explanation: And Then Burn the Ashes by Annemarie Jacir (2006, 70min)

* Tell Your Tale, Little Bird by Arab Loutfi (2007, 90 min)

* Palestinian Women by Jocelyne Saab (1974, 10 min) 

* Nation Estate by Larissa Sansour  (2012, 10 min)

* FATMA 75 by Selma Baccar ( 1975, 60 min)

* A Labor Theory of Artistic Value by Mary Jirmanus Saba (2024, 20 min)

* So much I want to say, by Mona Hatoum (1983, 4min. 41s) 

* Going for a Ride by Nahed Awwad (2003, 15 min) 

* The Great Sadness of Zohara by Nina Menkes (1983, 40 min) 

“We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of “6Films by 6Filmmakers” Disruption: Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women F...
12/11/2024

“We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of “6Films by 6Filmmakers” Disruption: Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women Filmmakers curated by Pegah Pasalar and Sadaf Sadri, as well as Cryptofiction, will have a screening on 13th Nov Sep at “Glasgow Film Theatre”.

Special thanks to Zahra Khorshidi for arranging the screening.

This screening introduces a selection of crafted by , within . Set against the backdrop of Iran’s deeply , these films serve as a much-needed disruption. They extend an to the to immerse themselves in a that new into the of Iranian , unburdened by notions. At the of this , two themes emerge the experiences of women and children. From the delicate and of to the depiction of women within diverse power , this collection beckons viewers to engage with emotions often overlooked in the of everyday life. Through the lenses of these filmmakers, the inner workings of a system that fosters vulnerability in the lives of children and women are laid bare.

// The Zoo by Nafiseh Zare
// Dissociation by Peivand Eghtesadi
// Raya by Sepide Berenji
// The Region by Asma Ebrahimzadegan
// Iran Second Day by Kiana Montajabi
// Hair by Samaneh Yadollahi

We are thrilled to share an exciting collaboration with “Maajara, School” an independent cinema school in Iran. Together...
11/11/2024

We are thrilled to share an exciting collaboration with “Maajara, School” an independent cinema school in Iran. Together, we are launching a new series of events to introduce remarkable filmmakers and artists to Iranian audiences.
For our first event, we are honored to present the works of filmmaker and artist Ahmad Ghossein, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. You can join us either in person or online and be part of this unique experience.

Event Details:

* Filmmaking in the Global South
Online/ in-person screening of “All This Victory (2019)” by Ahmad Ghossein

* Featuring a conversation with
Ahmad Ghossein ( filmmaker from Lebanon)
Hauvick Habéchian ( film critic from Lebanon )
Shadi Karamroudi (filmmaker and actress from Iran )
Sepid Ghaemi ( film researcher and filmmaker from Iran)  .ghaemi

* At Maajara Film School
Maajara is an Iranian in-depended film school that aims to build a global network of talented film instructors to teach the next generation of filmmakers, with a special focus on making these opportunities accessible to those who might not otherwise have them.

*  Event’s date: Thursday, November 14  

* Tehran’s Time:  4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(4:00 - 5:30 PM: Film Screening
6:00 - 7:30 PM: Discussion)  

* Event’s time in different time zones:

* U.S. (Washington): 7:30 - 11:00 A.M
(7:30 - 9:00 PM: Film Screening
9:30 - 11:00 PM: Discussion)  

* Canada (Toronto):  7:30  - 11:00 A.M
(7:30 - 9:00 PM: Film Screening
9:30 - 11:00 PM: Discussion)  

* Lebanon (Beirut): 2:30 - 6:00 P.M
(2:30 - 4:00 PM: Film Screening
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Discussion)  

* U.K. (London): 12:30 - 4:00 P.M
(12:30 - 2:00 PM: Film Screening
2:30 - 4:00 PM: Discussion)  

* For Free Entry link please send private message.

We are thrilled to announce the screening of “6 Films by 6 Filmmakers: Disruption - Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women...
28/09/2024

We are thrilled to announce the screening of “6 Films by 6 Filmmakers: Disruption - Contemporary Shorts by Iranian Women Filmmakers”, curated by Pegah Pasalar and Sadaf Sadri, .sadrii alongside Cryptofiction. The event will take place on October 1st at Les Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva.

Artistic Freedom invites you to join this special event on October 1st, which will feature a conversation with Sanjay Seth, Mania Akbari, and Iranian filmmakers Sepideh Berenji and Asma Ebrahimzadegan.

The link to purchase your ticket can be found on bio.

This screening introduces a selection of crafted by , within . Set against the backdrop of Iran’s deeply patriarchal society, these films serve as a much-needed disruption. They extend an to the to immerse themselves in a realm that breathes new into the of Iranian , unburdened by . At the heart of this , two interwoven themes emerge: the experiences of women and children. From the delicate and of , to depiction of women within diverse , this beckons viewers to engage with emotions often overlooked in the tapestry of everyday . Through the lenses of these filmmakers, the workings of a system that fosters in the lives of children and women are laid bare.

Films in the program:

* The Zoo by Nafiseh Zare
* Dissociation by Peivand Eghtesadi
* Raya by Sepideh Berenji
* The Region by Asma Ebrahimzadegan
* Iran Second Day by Kiana Montajabi
* Hair by Samaneh Yadollahi

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