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Iranian cinema at Venice International Film Festival
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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), 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, contemplates 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 described the film as a reflection of a society experiencing “exhaustion and numbness due to political repression and ongoing regional tensions,” focusing on “small acts of resistance and survival in contemporary Iran.” Following its festival reception, Asgari, a critic of the Iranian regime, regime who has previously been unable to accompany his films to screenings, is embarking on currently conducting a promotional tour across Italy, including 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.
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