US gallery to screen Iranian films

A lineup of Iranian films is to be screened during a one-week program to review Asian cinema being organized by Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington.

‘As I Lay Dying’, also known as ‘The Graveless’, by Mostafa Sayyari, ‘Sly’ by Kamal Tabrizi and ‘Feast of Sorrow’ by Pouriya Azarbayjani are among the Iranian films to be shown in the event.

‘Wednesday, May 9’ by Vahid Jalilvand, ‘Final Whistle’ by Niki Karimi and ‘Pig’ by Mani Haqiqi will also go on display.

The screenings will be followed by review sessions, which are set to be attended by directors, actors and film scholars, including Niki Karimi and Pouriya Azarbayjani.  

A number of Japanese movies will also go on screen in the program.                                                      

“Experience multiple perspectives on Asia through the lens of classic and contemporary film,” the official website of the center writes.    

The Sackler Gallery features both permanent and temporary exhibitions from ancient times to the present. In addition to the exhibitions on display, the gallery features innovative programming for visitors of all ages, such as lectures, concerts, films, and podcasts that enhance and extend the visit.

The display will be launched on January 18–February 24, 2019 in the US.

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