For filmmaker Marjan Tehrani and her brother Alex, growing up Iranian American meant that political tensions often impacted their personal lives. Iran and the U.S. broke off their political relationship more than 25 years ago, but still engage in a public war of words and threats. With travel to Iran nearly impossible for many years, Alex and Marjan were stuck interpreting the mostly negative images of Iran in the American media, a conflict that shaped their identities.
When the Tehranis are finally granted their Iranian passports, Alex, a photographer, and his American bride, Heather, an art gallery administrator, decide to make a trip from New York City to Iran to have a Persian wedding -- just as Alex?s own Iranian father and American mother did in 1968, when Iran and the U.S. were still allies. But traveling to Iran is complicated. As the couple prepares to leave, they must face the mixed reactions of their parents and friends, reports of war in the Middle East, bureaucratic headaches and their own nerves. In "Arusi Persian Wedding", Marjan accompanies Alex and Heather and documents their journey on film.
Also showing the 1/2 hour documentary "But You Speak Such Good English" directed by Marjan Safinia. This short film is a witty look at young, first-generation Iranians talking about nostalgia, exile, soccer and national identity.
Films are shown in cooperation w/Mo?oleo Theater Arts Company and self:the remix starring Robert Farid Karimi
Admission: $7 donation requested
Location:
10th Avenue Theater
930 10th Avenue
San Diego, CA
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7:30 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 544-1484
When the Tehranis are finally granted their Iranian passports, Alex, a photographer, and his American bride, Heather, an art gallery administrator, decide to make a trip from New York City to Iran to have a Persian wedding -- just as Alex?s own Iranian father and American mother did in 1968, when Iran and the U.S. were still allies. But traveling to Iran is complicated. As the couple prepares to leave, they must face the mixed reactions of their parents and friends, reports of war in the Middle East, bureaucratic headaches and their own nerves. In "Arusi Persian Wedding", Marjan accompanies Alex and Heather and documents their journey on film.
Also showing the 1/2 hour documentary "But You Speak Such Good English" directed by Marjan Safinia. This short film is a witty look at young, first-generation Iranians talking about nostalgia, exile, soccer and national identity.
Films are shown in cooperation w/Mo?oleo Theater Arts Company and self:the remix starring Robert Farid Karimi
Admission: $7 donation requested
Location:
10th Avenue Theater
930 10th Avenue
San Diego, CA
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7:30 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 544-1484
