Iranian documentary series with PELAN

Join us as we screen monthly Iranian documentaries with PELAN. These screenings feature works about Iranians, made by independent Iranian and non-Iranian documentarians, to gain a better understanding of Iran and its people. This season, we focus on portraits of interesting people, from famous artists to unknown individuals.

This month, we are screening Fading Portraits by Ali Shilandari (Iran. 2019, 75 minutes). This film is in Farsi with English subtitles.

About the film:

Maryam Zandi is an Iranian artist whose work has become a symbol of resistance against censorship in Iran. This documentary follows her journey of becoming a photographer, her invaluable effort in keeping the memory of artists alive in post-revolutionary Iran to becoming a voice of resistance to censorship. The film explores the themes that have inspired her work, including the role of women in Iranian society, the struggle for freedom of expression, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage in the face of political upheaval. Despite the obstacles artists face in Iran, she has persisted in pursuing her passion, eventually gaining recognition at home and abroad for her striking and thought-provoking work.
More info at: https://www.fadingportraits.com/about

About PELAN:

PELAN is a non-profit, non-partisan project founded in 2013 and organized by a group of students and graduates of different universities in Vancouver. Since its inception, the primary purpose of PELAN has been to screen documentary films about Iranians, made by independent Iranians and non-Iranians. Although some of these movies have been banned in Iran, they have been shown at international film festivals around the world. In addition to the screenings, we have also been organizing online Q&A sessions with the directors/producers to foster stronger connections between Iranian artists and Iranians in the diaspora. PELAN had to cancel all its events during the pandemic; however, partnering with Blackout Art Society, PELAN resumed its work by screening documentaries at the North Vancouver City Library since the beginning of 2023.

Questions? Contact info@nvcl.ca or 604-998-3450.