Iranian Film Festival begins in Mumbai on 22nd January

Culture House of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mumbai, and the Federation of Film Societies of India, Maharashtra, are holding a festival of films from Iran. Five films will be screened at Ravindra Mini Theatre, during Jan 22-26, 2018.

Mon. Bleeding Heart (Delkhoon)

22nd Jan. Dir: Mohammadreza Rahmani

(2008/88min/Col/Eng. Subtitle)

Emad has killed his wife & now waiting for his court verdict, but a female lawyer does her best to change his situation. Emad’s sister-in-law has a heart condition & Emad believes that if he gets to donate his heart to her, he could die to bear less conscience pain…

Tue. Hello Mumbai (Salaam Mumbai)

23rd Jan. Dir: Ghorban Mohammadpour

(2016/108min/Col/Eng. Subtitle)

Ali is an Iranian exchange student from Iran who is studying medicine as a cardio resident in Mumbai. By chance, he saves the life of one of his classmates Karishma, who has attempted suicide. Little by little he tries to talk to Karishma and give her hope and happiness, which eventually leads to the two of them falling in love.

Wed. Under the Smoky Roof

24th Jan. Dir: Puran Darakshandeh

(2015/107mins/Col/Eng. Subtitle)

Shirin who has problems with her husband and child is searching for a way to communicate with them and solve her family problems but she cannot be succeeded in that so reaches a crisis. Her second try to get out of this crisis makes her to confront new challenges.

Thu. Human Comedy

25th Jan. Dir: Mohammad Hadi Karimi

(2016/100mis/Col/Eng. Subtitle)

Following four stages of a man’s life, from childhood to old age, The Human Comedy tells a thrilling story of nostalgia and alienation, a story of a man who cannot be truly himself under the weight of Iranian society.

Fri. Bench Cinema (Cinema Nimkat)

26th Jan. Dir: Mohammad Rahmainan

(2015/117min/Col/Eng. Subtitle)

After release from prison Nasi spends his days watching films and memorizing their dialogue. Inspired, he then travels around to perform the films as a one-man show on a bench.

All shows will begin at 7.30 p.m.