Promised a window into the real Iran, that is exactly what a packed audience at London’s Renoir Cinema were treated to last night in three short films full of the warmth, humanity and charm of the individual characters they featured. Executive produced by Maziar Bahari with the backing of the BBC World Service Trust, the shorts depicted a vibrant, chaotic city reflected in Tehran’s traffic-choked streets.
All three gave a unique perspective on daily life, gently poking fun at peculiarly Iranian restrictions on society whilst celebrating the natural humour of their subjects. (more…)
