Here the Seats Are Vacant (اینجا صندلی ها خالیست) is a compelling documentary by Iranian filmmaker Shiva Sanjari, released in 2017. This one-hour film explores the life and legacy of Jamileh Sheykhi
This is a FREE event sponsored by Zameen Art House and Iranian Film Society, celebrating National Canadian Film Day on April 16. Tehranto is a 2022 Canadian romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Faran Moradi. The film stars Sammy Azero and Mo Zeighami as Badi Alavi and Sharon Moridi, university students in the Iranian Canadian community in Toronto, Ontario, who meet and fall in love […]
“I Want to Be a King” is a compelling and thought-provoking documentary by Iranian filmmaker Mehdi Ganji. Genre: Social Commentary
From the Red Platform (Du Rocher Rouge) is a poetic and intimate portrait of one of Iran’s most iconic literary voices—Yadollah Royaee, directed by Pouya Parsamagham.
About the Film: A writer who immigrated to Canada many years ago has been diagnosed with depression in the old age and restrictions of the Coronavirus era , despite the dangers of his return to Iran. But his daughter Roya tries to prevent his journey in any possible way. Director & Writer: Hasan Afrouzi
An intimate documentary shedding light on the life of veteran Iranian actor, Ezzatollah Entezami. A documentary by Ghazaleh Soltani. The film screening is followed with a Q&A session with the director, Ghazaleh Soltani.
Join us for a special screening of the acclaimed short documentary "East Guitar", produced by Treaza Ibrahim and directed by Ibrahim Nagy.
What does it mean to dream big when the odds are stacked against you? Tattoo Your Dreams is a powerful, visually striking documentary that follows a group of young Iranian boys chasing a near-impossible dream—to become world-class footballers in a system that rewards only the elite few.
Movie Night | Football Under Cover 🎬 Directed by: Ayat Najafi, David Assmann📍 Screening: July 31 at 8:00 PM – Zameen Art House🎤 Followed by a 45-minute Q&A session with director Ayat Najafi Festivals & AwardsWorld Premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival 2008, Perspective German Cinema sectionTeddy Award 2008 – Best Documentary, Volkswagen Audience […]
🎬 No Land’s Song – Film Screening & Director Q&A🗓 Thursday, August 21🕗 8:00 PM📍 Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver 🎤 Includes a 45-minute virtual Q&A with director Ayat Najafi following the screening. "The female voice is fading away," says Iranian composer Sara Najafi. In a bold act of resistance, she stages a […]
“Watering Plastic Flowers,” a short animation by Katy Kiany, is the winner of the Jury Honorary Award at the London Film Festival and has been selected by international festivals in Europe and the United States.
Once a Woman tells the story of Homa Shaker, a woman struggling with a serious illness who has lost contact with her brother Arash.