Directed by Amir Naderi (Iran, 1984, 94 min.).
January 26–28, 2023
The Boston Festival of Films from Iran
Still from Holy Spider (2022), by Ali Abbasi.
Still from Holy Spider (2022), by Ali Abbasi.
Celebrate the return of the Boston Festival of Films from Iran with three new releases and a restored gem of the Iranian New Wave. The Apple Day is a sympathetic look at the hardships of a family who never gives up on each other. The true story of a serial killer, Holy Spider offers a distinct perspective on systemic misogyny. The documentary This is Not Me follows two trans men as they navigate the Iranian legal system to get approval for gender-affirming surgery. And The Runner—presented here in a new restoration—is a gorgeous, synth-laden, coming-of-age tale from 1984, with one of cinema’s greatest child performances.
Whether you’re a lover of Iranian film or want to learn more about the region’s current political climate and rich cinematic history, you won’t want to miss the Boston Festival of Films from Iran.
All films are in Farsi with English subtitles.
Past Events
Film
January 28, 2023
1:00 pm–2:15 pm
Directed by Saeed Gholipour (Iran, 2022, 71 min.).
Film
January 27, 2023
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Directed by Ali Abbasi (Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and France, 2022, 116 min.).
Film
January 26, 2023
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Directed by Mahmoud Ghaffari (Iran, 2022, 80 min.).
