Enjoy an afternoon of thought-provoking films about the rural and nomadic cultures of Mongolia and Iran.
1 pm:
Cave of the Yellow Dog (Germany, 2005) — Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Byambasuren Davaa, the docudrama underscores the disappearing ways of nomadic life in Mongolia
3 pm:
Gabbeh (Iran, 1996) – Written and directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, as an aged nomadic couple wash their old rug in a stream, its designs magically come to life and recount poignant episodes in their lives together
5 pm:
The Wind Will Carry Us (Iran, 1999) – Renowned writer-director Abbas Kiarostami’s atmospheric masterpiece reveals contrasting themes of life and death and modernity and tradition as four urban professionals visit the remote Kurdish village of Siah Dareh
Limited to 50 people. No reservations required.
Shown in conjunction with the exhibition, NOMADIC LEGACY — Tent & Textiles of Central Asia & Iran
Admission: Included with museum admission ($5 for adults)
Location: Mingei International Museum, Escondido
155 West Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
For more information and admission prices:
Visit: www.mingei.org
or
Email:
or
Phone: (760) 735-3355
1 pm:
Cave of the Yellow Dog (Germany, 2005) — Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Byambasuren Davaa, the docudrama underscores the disappearing ways of nomadic life in Mongolia
3 pm:
Gabbeh (Iran, 1996) – Written and directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, as an aged nomadic couple wash their old rug in a stream, its designs magically come to life and recount poignant episodes in their lives together
5 pm:
The Wind Will Carry Us (Iran, 1999) – Renowned writer-director Abbas Kiarostami’s atmospheric masterpiece reveals contrasting themes of life and death and modernity and tradition as four urban professionals visit the remote Kurdish village of Siah Dareh
Limited to 50 people. No reservations required.
Shown in conjunction with the exhibition, NOMADIC LEGACY — Tent & Textiles of Central Asia & Iran
Admission: Included with museum admission ($5 for adults)
Location: Mingei International Museum, Escondido
155 West Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
For more information and admission prices:
Visit: www.mingei.org
or
Email:
or
Phone: (760) 735-3355
