Breaking Boundaries: short films by emerging Iranian female video artists - 27/4 kl. 15:00

Artists: Neshat Arayesh, Sima Bagherzadeh, Roja Behravesh, Sanaz khodadad, Sanaz Sedighy, Hamideh Sobhani, Daayanna Abdolali Zadeh

Kunsthall 3,14 is proud to present a unique selection of experimental short films curated by Asieh Salimian and Shahram Entekhabi (Factory TT). The full title of the program is Nothing but ... Breaking Boundaries: A Bold Exploration of Perspectives and Status Quo by Emerging Iranian Female Video Artists. As the name suggests, the selection presents works by a diverse group of young, up-and-coming female video artists from Iran, each with their own unique artistic voice and perspective.

In recent years, the feminist movement has gained momentum worldwide, including in Iran, where the Woman, Life, Freedom (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) movement emerged in 2022 in response to systematic gender discrimination and inequality. Iranian female artists have emerged as pioneers within this movement, using artistic expressions to defy societal norms and advocate for gender equality. Nothing but … responds to the current situation by highlighting the influential legacies of feminism in video art. Through visually compelling narratives, the films challenge established norms and amplify the voices of Iranian women, all of whom are living and working in Iran. Seen as a whole, the screening examines feminist positions as a socio-political movement fighting against gender discrimination and inequality, and offering the Norwegian audience a unique insight into the artistic positions of young Iranian women.

This screening of short films is part of Filmfest 3,14 by Kunsthall 3,14. Throughout the festival weekend there will be a simultaneous pop-up screening of short films that are also part of Nothing But … in Kunsthall 3,14’s gallery space at Vågsallmenningen during opening hours (Fri-Sun 12-17).

Films
- Neshat Arayesh, Umbrella (2023 )
- Sima Bagherzadeh, Storyboard (2020)
- Roja Behravesh, Time Changes (2019)
- Sanaz Khodadad,This is not a landscape (2019)
- Sanaz Sedighy, Shahroud, 29Esfand Ave. No.23 (2022)
- Hamideh Sobhani, Zastar (2023)
- Daayanna Abdolali Zadeh, An Unsung Anthema (2022)

Factory TT is a Berlin-Based art education platform founded in 2015 to challenge gaps and blind spots in the global presentation and reception of non-Western art, and to promote transculturality, inclusivity, and diversity in the art world. With over 23 projects organized in Iran and Europe, Factory TT showcases the diverse artistic practices and perspectives of artists from different cultural backgrounds, overcoming geographical boundaries. The organization also hosts art festivals on important themes such as ecology and sustainability, promoting artistic interventions that raise awareness and advocate for sustainable practices.

About Filmfest 3,14

Filmfest 3,14 s a celebration of new Iranian film, presenting a two-day program at Cinemateket i Bergen (26.–27.04.). The festival features art films, shorts and feature films alongside a rich discursive program. At Filmfest 3,14 you will get the opportunity to watch films by internationally acclaimed directors alongside young experimental filmmakers presenting their work for the first time in Norway. See full festival program here: https://www.kunsthall314.art/filmfest314 

Tickets

Single tickets: 75 kr

Festival pass: 250 kr*

*The festival pass includes free access to the full two-day festival program as well as discounts as Kippers Bar & Kafe. NB! The festival pass does not automatically reserve seats for each event. When buying the festival pass, you will receive an individual code which must be used to book seats at the events you wish to attend.

Tickets to this event give you access to the 15.00 screening of Nothing but only.

Image: Neshat Arayesh, Umbrella (2023), film still

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