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Iranian cinema at Venice International Film Festival

Overview

Iranian filmmakers are being represented at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival with works addressing social and political themes.

Ali Asgari’s sixth feature film, ‘Un po’ di luce’ (Kami nour / A Bit of Light), premiered in competition. Produced by Italy’s Zoe Films and distributed by Teodora Film, the drama follows an Iranian doctor who, after being arrested and losing his clinic—reportedly after treating protesters—contemplates suicide before finding reconciliation through the compassion of his family. The production was filmed under difficult conditions, facing challenges due to regional conflict and the threat of bombings.

Asgari, a critic of the Iranian regime who has previously been unable to accompany his films to screenings, is currently conducting a promotional tour across Italy. The tour includes stops in Rome, Milan, Bologna, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Florence, Padua, and Naples. Asgari noted that the film explores how individuals find “small moments of resilience” despite economic difficulties and the “constant shadow of conflict.” The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Italy on October 1.

Additionally, Mohsen Gharaei’s film ‘Moragheb - Falling House’ was featured in the Orizzonti section. The film depicts a family on the outskirts of Tehran facing eviction due to highway construction. The drama also centers on a prison guard facing corruption investigations and the domestic tension caused by his daughter’s decision to move to Turkey to become a model, serving as a critique of patriarchal structures and social stagnation.

Entities

Ali Asgari · Zoe Films · Misagh Zareh · Teodora Film · Venice Film Festival

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Ali Asgari promotes ‘Un po' di luce’ during Italian film tour

    Director Ali Asgari tours Italy to promote his new film ‘Un po' di luce’, a story of hope set amidst political repression and war in Iran.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ali Asgari begins Italian tour for film ‘A Bit of Light’

    Iranian director Ali Asgari begins an Italian promotional tour for his film ‘A Bit of Light’ following its screening at the Venice Film Festival.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ali Asgari’s ‘A Bit of Light’ premieres at Venice Film Festival

    Ali Asgari’s film ‘A Bit of Light’ premiered at the Venice Film Festival, depicting an Iranian doctor’s struggle with despair and resilience amidst political repression.

  4. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Iranian films featured at Venice International Film Festival

    Iranian films ‘Un po’ di luce’ by Ali Asgari and ‘Moragheb’ by Mohsen Gharaei are featured at the Venice International Film Festival, tackling themes of social struggle and patriarchy.

Sources

askanews.it · cinematografo.it · close-up.it · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · liberoquotidiano.it · moviedigger.it · nonsolocinema.com · oggiroma.it · quinlan.it · quotidiano.net · quotidianodelsud.it · rbcasting.com · thewom.it · variety.com

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