A journey through Iran, drawn from within. This short programme opens a window on the world of Iranian animation. A space where memory, tradition and personal experiences come together in powerful and unexpected ways.

Each film offers a unique voice, quietly stretching the boundaries of storytelling through rich visuals and thoughtful experimentation. Offering more than artistic expression, these films invite us to connect, to see, see, feel and understand the many layers of Iranian life and culture through the eyes of those who live it.

Programme:

The Musician|directed by Reza Riahi|2020|Iran|15'
During a brutal attack, a young musician and the love of his life are brutally separated.

The Forth Wall|directed: Mahboobeh Kalaee|2021|Iran|10'
A family kitchen becomes very much alive through the eyes of a young boy with a vivid imagination.

Our Uniform|directed by Yeganeh Moghadam|2023|Iran|7' 
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the folds and fabrics of her old uniform. A social satire on the dress conventions that young children.

And Granny Would Dance|directed by Maryam Mohajer|2024|Iran|10'
Six-year-old Marmar observes how the adult women in her life shape their relationships with their lovers and each other.

Gone|directed by Samaneh Asadi|2019|Iran|1'
The final moments of an immigrant's farewell to her homeland and loved ones.

Noon- The Bread of Tehran|directed by Roshanak Roshan|2024|Iran|20' 
The smell and taste of bread arouse sensations and emotions that take Shirin back to Tehran, her her hometown.

Pear Gardan|directed by Shadab Shayegan|2024|Iran|7 min
Six-year-old Lily visits her grandmother who no longer has breasts after a mastectomy. At night, Lily discovers that her grandmother's shadow has breasts. Lily follows the shadow and tries to get them back for her grandmother.

Where the Winds Die|directed by Pejman Alipoour|2021|Iran|13' 
Sardasht is a Kurdish city in western Iran. It is the first city in the world to fall victim to chemical weapons after a bombardment with mustard gas.