A classic work of Iranian cinema from filmmaker Masoud Kimiai, adapted from the celebrated short story by Sadegh Hedayat and centered on honor, love, rivalry, and fate.

A quiet, spare, and deeply human film from Iranian filmmaker Sohrab Shahid Saless, following an aging railway worker and his wife as their isolated routine is unsettled by the arrival of forced retirement.

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.

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.

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 […]

“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.

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.

Directed by Mani Haghighi and produced by Mostafa Shayesteh, Kanaan offers a quiet, honest look at love, distance, and the fragility of human connection.

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.

Once a Woman tells the story of Homa Shaker, a woman struggling with a serious illness who has lost contact with her brother Arash.

“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.

🎬 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 […]