Scream of The Ants (2006)
Scream of the Ants (Persian: Faryad-e-Morchegan) is a 2006 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and starring Mamhoud Chokrollahi and Mahnour Shadzi.
Scream of the Ants (Persian: Faryad-e-Morchegan) is a 2006 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and starring Mamhoud Chokrollahi and Mahnour Shadzi.
Discover the gripping world of Alaafzaar, a critically acclaimed Iranian crime drama written and directed by Kazem Daneshi and produced by Bahram Radan.
In Blank, filmmaker Amirnaeim Hosseini revisits the legacy of Abbas Kiarostami's groundbreaking 1987 documentary Homework.
Join us for a captivating movie night featuring "The Refinery", a powerful Iranian film directed and written by Mehrdad Khoshbakht, released in 2022.
Pope, a compelling three-episodic drama written and directed by the talented Iranian filmmaker Ehsan Abdipour.
The Broker is a captivating 60-minute documentary by Azadi R. Moghadam that offers an intimate look inside a marriage broker's office
The 7:00 PM screening is sold out. "The Last Tuesday of the Year" is part of the documentary series "One Film, One Experience" and provides a report on the process of making and producing Fireworks Wednesday (directed by Asghar Farhadi). This documentary will be screened with the presence of the film's director, Saeed Vahidi. […]
Sold-outTickets for Additional Screening "The Last Tuesday of the Year" is part of the documentary series "One Film, One Experience" and provides a report on the process of making and producing Fireworks Wednesday (directed by Asghar Farhadi). This documentary will be screened with the presence of the film's director, Saeed Vahidi, followed by […]
Fireworks Wednesday is an award-winning Iranian drama directed by Asghar Farhadi.
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.
Join us for a special screening of Dingomaro, directed by Kamran Heidari a powerful documentary that sheds light on the vibrant yet underrepresented music scene in southern Iran.
Directed by Mani Haghighi and produced by Mostafa Shayesteh, Kanaan offers a quiet, honest look at love, distance, and the fragility of human connection.
This lively documentary follows Negahdar Jamali, a devoted fan of classic Westerns, as he marshals friends, family, and sheer enthusiasm to make cowboy epics far from Hollywood. Director Kamran Heidari blends observational moments with playful re‑enactments to explore creativity, community, and the irresistible pull of cinema.
“Ahmad Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty” is a film about the life and work of Ahmad Shamlou, one of Iran’s greatest poets. It tells the story of how his poems spoke about freedom, justice, and human rights.
Captain Khorshid (Persian: ناخدا خورشید, romanized: Nakhoda Khorshid) is a 1987 Iranian film written and directed by Nasser Taghvai. It is based on Ernest Hemingway's 1937 novel To Have and Have Not, but it moves the setting from Cuba to the south of Iran and the shores of the Persian Gulf. The event will be followed up by mingling and analysis of the movie.
Special Screening & Talk
Join us for a special screening of Tranquility in the Presence of Others, a powerful and timeless film by legendary Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvaei.
A tense, atmospheric mystery-drama from Iranian filmmaker Nima Javidi, set inside a crumbling prison on the eve of its evacuation where one final missing prisoner turns routine into obsession.