NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE
WINNER: Best Documentary Feature
In this hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, directors Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder dive into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by Nodjoumi’s father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi. Grappling with complex feelings tied to her upbringing, the film traces a timeline of events to understand the circumstances that led to her family’s personal history echoing the treacherous path of many immigrant families caught in the crossfire of politics and life.
SCREENING INFORMATION:
Date: Saturday, August 26
Time: 11:30am
Location: Dana Auditorium
CREDITS
Directors: Sara Nodjoumi, Till Schauder
Producers: Sara Nodjoumi, Till Schauder
Editedors: Simeon Hutner [Filmmaker to attend], Gretchen Hildebran [Filmmaker to attend]
FILM INFORMATION
Genre: Documentary
Length: 90 minutes
Location: United States
Language: English, Persian