Iranian Film Festival Australia 2014

Overview

In modern day Iran, filmmaking and censorship go hand in hand. Before a director can start work, their script must receive government approval, which means none of the material can be explicitly critical of the regime. In spite of this, Iranian filmmakers have been delivering a string of powerful works over the past few years, many of which rank among the best of what world cinema has to offer.

Inspired by such success, Australia's Iranian Film Festival will this year emphasise the work of the country's young and emerging directors. The opening night film I'm Not Angry!, the sophomore effort from Reza Dormishian, chronicles a tumultuous love story set against the heated political protests of 2009. Other highlights include The Paternal House, a recently unbanned film that explores how an honour killing reverberates through the generations of a single family; and Fish & Cat, an existential horror movie shot in one unbroken take.

Check out the full program at the Iranian Film Festival website.