Soureh Documentary Center to Present 8 Films at the 18th Cinema Verite Festival
According to the Public Relations Office of Soureh Documentary Center, eight documentaries produced by the center will be screened in various sections of the 18th International Cinema Verite Festival.
Regional Diversity: The “Beyond Tehran” Approach
A key aspect of Soureh’s entries is their alignment with the “Beyond Tehran” strategy, which prioritizes decentralization and highlights regional talents and stories. These documentaries were produced across seven provinces, including Khuzestan, Hormozgan, Razavi Khorasan, Yazd, Golestan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Tehran.
Locally Driven Productions
Among the selected films, six were entirely produced by local filmmakers, emphasizing Soureh’s dedication to:
- Decentralizing filmmaking from Tehran,
- Promoting national identity and local ecosystems, and
- Utilizing the skills of young and talented regional filmmakers.
This approach underscores Soureh’s commitment to enriching Iran’s documentary cinema by showcasing diverse voices and untapped regional narratives.
Soureh Documentary Center’s Films at the 18th Cinema Verite Festival
- “Beyond the Wall”
- Director: Alireza Hassani
- Producer: Amir Mehrizdan
- This film tells the story of an American girl embarking on an unprecedented journey to Jerusalem, challenging and reshaping her beliefs. It presents a true account of a Jewish woman crossing borders to seek the truth.
- “Behind the Mountains of Ali Zangi”
- Director & Producer: Alireza Baghisheni
- The documentary explores the life of Dr. Hassan Baskabadi, a renowned pediatrician, and his struggle to address the subject of migration with his children.
- “Mother’s Soil”
- Director: Mohsen Eslamzadeh
- Producer: Mostafa Kheyripour
- A gripping depiction of the events of Zahedan’s “Bloody Friday” and the conflicts in Sistan and Baluchestan province in 2022.
- “The Sea Is Enough for Me”
- Directors & Producers: Amir Mohammad Moridizadeh and Morteza Navabi
- This film portrays the life of a mother in southern Iran who, despite numerous challenges, strives to keep her family together.
- “The Bastion of Haft-Tappeh”
- Director: Ali Zahiri
- Producer: Mohammad Reza Karimirad
- This documentary revisits the peaceful protests of the Haft-Tappeh Sugarcane Company workers, leading to the annulment of the company’s privatization by former Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Raisi (martyr).
- “The Technique”
- Director & Producer: Jafar Sadeghi
- Set in the vulnerable Sidadabad neighborhood of Gonbad-e Kavus, this film narrates the efforts to establish a wrestling club to divert local youth from addiction and crime.
- “Mohammad Irani”
- Director & Producer: Mostafa Mollahosseini Ardakani
- The story of Mohammad Hossein Ramazankhani, an Iranian student who dedicated his life to resistance and was assassinated in Lebanon in July 1980.
- “Akbar’s Target”
- Director: Hossein Nejadmousa
- Producers: Hashem Masoudi & Mojtaba Ehsani
- This documentary honors the valor of the Iranian Army’s helicopter pilots during the early days of the Iran-Iraq War, particularly the heroic sacrifices of Martyr Ali Akbar Shiroudi.
Festival Booth
Throughout the 18th Cinema Verite Festival, Soureh Documentary Center will host media professionals and culture enthusiasts at its booth at Charsou Cinema Complex.
