• The House Is Black(1962) & Offside(2006) - Iranian Movies Month

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THE HOUSE IS BLACK - The film takes an insinuative look at the leprosy-stuck colony of Tebriz in Iran, which has been completely neglected by the society. (documentary short film)

Director: Forough Farrokhzad Run Time: 22 mins

Special Mention: Although the film attracted little attention outside Iran when released, it has since been recognized as a landmark in Iranian film. Reviewer Eric Henderson described the film as "One of the prototypal essay films, The House is Black paved the way for the Iranian New Wave."

OFFSIDE - Struggle of Women in a country that excludes them from entering the stadiums. The film was inspired by the director's daughter, who decided to attend a game anyway.

The film was shot in Iran[1] but its screening was banned there.

Director: Jafar Panahi Run Time: 93 mins

Awards: The film won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2006, and was in the official selection for the 2006 New York and Toronto International Film Festivals.

Introduction - 10 mins The movie starts at 7:10 PM 20 minutes post-screening discussion