Iranian Film Festival Australia

Khosh amadid! Welcome back!

Iranian Film Festival Australia 2012: Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 October

For the last twenty years one of the most exciting national cinemas has been that of Iran. With its recent Oscar for A Separation, (our 2011 opening night film) and many other major awards around the globe, it has re-inforced its position as a national cinema of major significance, despite its position as a major site of conflict within Iranian politics and the often difficult circumstances under which Iranian filmmakers operate.

This second edition of Iranian Film Festival Australia, now nation-wide, showcases the best of 2011 and 2012 in all its diversity.  An exciting mix of dramas and comedies, it features the best and most interesting of contemporary Iran’s established and new directors, and many of its major actors.

This year’s festival opens with The Last Step on Thursday 25th October 7pm, and will be accompanied by a catered opening night celebration. 

To read about all of the films in the programme and to purchase tickets, click on the links on the left hand side of this screen.

Iranian Film Festival Australia schedule:

Thur 25 Oct

7pm: The Last Step + opening night party

Fri 26 Oct

7pm Mourning

9pm Hatred

Sat 27 Oct

7pm Facing Mirrors

9pm Here Without Me

Sun 28 Oct

2-7 pm Special seminar + screenings – Being Persian, moderated by Dr Mammad Aidani, Research Fellow, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies University of Melbourne