A day of Iranian Cinema with English subtitles. Plus: 3 Movies and only 1 ticket - 360 Degrees, I’m not angry and Melbourne.

360 Degrees 14.30-16.00 h

Summary: “The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible” (Oscar Wilde).

The film made its debut screening at this year’s 33rd Fajr International Film Festival and participated in the competition section.

Director: Saam Gharibian

Actors: Alireza Ara, Amir Aghaee, Habib Esmaeili, Parinaz Izadyar

I’m not angry 17.00-19.00 h

Summary: Navid, a 26 year-old Kurd, expelled from university for his oppositional political activities, goes through society’s immoralities and injustice while trying not to get angry.

Highly censored in Iran due to its realistic depiction of the situation in Iran after the 2009 re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, this powerful drama has gathered awards in several film festivals, with the Best Actor for Navid Mohammadzadeh at the 32nd Fajr International Film Festival among them.

Director: Reza Dormishian

Actors: Baran Kosari, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Milad Rahimi

Melbourne 19.30-21.00 h

Summary: Nima Javidi’s debut film, a psychological drama filmed in real time, presents the story of an Iranian couple on their way to Melbourne to do their studies. Unfortunately, a tragic event will put the two characters in a dilemma that will jeopardize their decision to leave.

A strong directorial debut, ‘Melbourne’ has travelled in many film festivals and has attracted critical acclaim and awards.

Director: Nima Javidi

Actors: Roshanak Gerami, Mani Haghighi, Negar Javaherian