Great are the Eyes of a Dead Father

چشم‌های بیدار پدر مرده

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In a picturesque French village, a poet dreams of his father’s homeland. Listening to recordings of his father’s voice, he longs for a place he never really knew.

At first glance, nothing seems to be missing in the life of painter and poet Patrick Navaï, his wife Sylvie, or their musician son Yvan. They live in a medieval village near a forest in France. Their daily routine comprises painting, playing music, reading poetry and long family walks into the green hills that surround their home. However, an unfulfilled desire for belonging affects every aspect of Patrick’s life.

 

This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Iran - A Sense of Place.

Film details

  • Director(s)
    Afsaneh Salari
  • Country(s)
    Germany, Iran, France
  • Year
    2023
  • Duration
    31 mins
  • Executive producer(s)
    Hamedreza Izadpanah / Docmaniacs
  • Producer(s)
    Afsun Moshiry, Hamidreza Pejman, Baptiste Bertin / La Onda Productions
  • Cinematography
    Mohamad Hadadi
  • Editing
    Afsaneh Salari
  • Sound
    Ensieh Leyla Maleki
  • Language(s)
    French, Farsi
  • Subtitles
    English Subtitles Throughout
  • Certification
    Unclassified 18+

Book tickets

Shorts: Iran - A Sense of Place + Q&A
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Showroom - Bertha DocHouse Screen 3
Post-screening discussion with directors Afsaneh Salari, Mina Keshavarz, Mohammadreza Farzad, Shirin Barghnavard, and project curator Afsun Moshiry. Moderated by Jamie Allan.
Shorts: Iran - A Sense of Place
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Showroom - Channel 5 Screen 2
Followed by a short performance of traditional Iranian music by Sheffield-based guitarist Amirsam.

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