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LAST NIGHT IN EDINBURGH

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The Rumi Project

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Animation

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Women without Men Trailer

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We are pleased to announce that our latest film 'LAST NIGHT IN EDINBURGH' has been nominated for 2 BAFTA NEW TALENT awards for Best Drama and Best Actress. Congratulations to the nominees. Please visit our website for more details www.LNEfilm.com

Tehran in America

Submitted by Saman Arbabi on Tue, 02/10/2009 - 12:36pm

I'm going to let Tehran speak for himself! Enjoy :O)

(Double click on the video to watch this on youtube, where you have the option of viewing the clip in “high quality”)

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It is Written

Submitted by yarta74 on Mon, 02/09/2009 - 4:12pm

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Conversations with My Aunt

Submitted by aggie915 on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 3:09pm

An experimental documentary that is one level about marriage, divorce, and mothering, as experienced by the filmmaker's aunt, but that on another level, serves as a contemplation of how families bridge distances and maintain connections throughout the diaspora.

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The Tower Of Stars (Borje Setaregan)

Submitted by Arzhang on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 5:51am

Towards The Tree Of Life (Be Sooye Derakhte Zendegi)

Submitted by mohsen on Sun, 02/01/2009 - 7:25am

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HOTDOCS Interview

Submitted by thnmp on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 1:40pm

Interview during North American premiere of my film at HOTDOCS film festival, Toronto, Canada, April 2007.

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Opening Sequence of Tehran has no More Pomegranates

Submitted by thnmp on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 1:32pm

The first few minutes of my film, the documentary "Tehran Has No More Pomegrantes".
Click here to purchase the DVD.

Thoughts in a Hijab

Submitted by Reel Grrls on Tue, 01/27/2009 - 12:15pm

This youth-produced film tells the story of a young woman who recently moved to the US from Iran, and her decision to continue wearing the hijab although no longer forced to do so.

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FINDING BIBI

Submitted by bita h nossa on Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:34am

Bita Haidarian, an award-winning Iranian American filmmaker fresh out of film school, sets off on a journey around the world to answer the big questions – who am I, where do I come from, and where can a girl find a good laser hair removalist?

The Color of Friend, Rang-e-Doost

Submitted by bita on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:43am

Fiction A brokenhearted Iranian artist travels from Shiraz to Tehran to work and exhibit her paintings in a renowned art gallery. On her journey she comes across another artist who unknowingly changes her view on life. Consequently, she reunites with her artistic essence and finds love again. Through this beautifully made film, Iranian American filmmaker, Bita Shafipour presents us with an elegant portrayal of art and love in Iran. DVD Special Features include an interview with Director Bita Shafipour Farsi w/ English Subtitles Starring: Sholeh Abghari, Arash Asefi, Homayoon Ershadi Writer and Director: Bita Shafipour