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Celebrating Majid Majidi
Wed Apr 2, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
This April, Lamakaan, will host a film festival dedicated to Majid Majidi's masterpieces every Wednesday.
Majid Majidi, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker, is renowned for his poignant storytelling and visually stunning films that explore themes of humanity, resilience, and cultural identity. His works, such as Children of Heaven and The Color of Paradise, have garnered international acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination.
It's a fantastic opportunity for cinephiles to immerse themselves in the artistry of one of Iran's most influential directors.
Film Title: CHILDREN OF HEAVEN | 1997 | 88 Mins | Iran | Farsi with English Subtitles
About the film Children of Heaven is a heartwarming Iranian family drama directed by Majid Majidi. The film follows the story of siblings Ali and Zahra from a struggling family in Tehran. After Ali accidentally loses Zahra's only pair of shoes, the two devise a plan to share Ali's sneakers to attend school, leading to a series of touching and adventurous moments. The film beautifully explores themes of poverty, resilience, and sibling love.
This critically acclaimed film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and remains one of Iran's most celebrated cinematic works.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Majid Majidi, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker, is renowned for his poignant storytelling and visually stunning films that explore themes of humanity, resilience, and cultural identity. His works, such as Children of Heaven and The Color of Paradise, have garnered international acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination.
It's a fantastic opportunity for cinephiles to immerse themselves in the artistry of one of Iran's most influential directors.
Film Title: CHILDREN OF HEAVEN | 1997 | 88 Mins | Iran | Farsi with English Subtitles
About the film Children of Heaven is a heartwarming Iranian family drama directed by Majid Majidi. The film follows the story of siblings Ali and Zahra from a struggling family in Tehran. After Ali accidentally loses Zahra's only pair of shoes, the two devise a plan to share Ali's sneakers to attend school, leading to a series of touching and adventurous moments. The film beautifully explores themes of poverty, resilience, and sibling love.
This critically acclaimed film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and remains one of Iran's most celebrated cinematic works.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!