Description
Join us on April 30th for a special Animation Screening as Cheers Cinema collaborates with the Emruz Biennial for an evening dedicated to real stories, cultural reflection, and cinematic truth.
This program is curated by “Naghmeh Farzaneh” and “Hoda Ramy” from Emruz team, bringing together a selection of powerful documentary films accompanied by exclusive recorded introductions from the filmmakers, offering an intimate and nuanced look into contemporary voices and lived experiences.
To complement the films, we’ll be serving two signature cocktails and one mocktail, inspired by the themes and cultural context of the program — crafted to echo their atmosphere, emotion, and storytelling.
At Cheers Cinema, we blend film and mixology into a single immersive experience, where stories unfold not only on screen but also through taste, conversation, and shared moments.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinema, flavor, and cultural exchange.
🎬 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎞️ Screening: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Secure your tickets and be part of this unique cinematic experience.
Program lineup:
AUGENBLICKE a blink of an eye 2026
Three perceptions of one truth – hers, his, and ours.
Country: Germany
Language: German with English subtitles
Running Time: 4 minutes
Director: Kiana Naghshine
And Granny would Dance – 2024
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, And Granny Would Dance is a tale of love, grief, and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women.
Country: UK
Language: English
Running Time: 10 minutes
Director: Maryam Mohajer
Beroken 2023 – 2023
The aging war veteran would have imagined his retirement to be different. Instead of spending relaxing days with his faithful chicken, his peace is disturbed by strange events that also stir up repressed memories. Who is behind the broken windows?
Country: Denmark – Iran
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 17 minutes
Director: Farzaneh Omidvarnia
Beach Flags – 2014
Vida is a young Iranian lifeguard. Popular on her team, she is determined to fight in order to be the one to participate in an international competition in Australia. However, when Sareh, who is as fast and talented as her, joins the team, Vida will have to face an unexpected situation.
Country: France – Iran
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 14 minutes
Director: Sarah Saidan
A visit – 2025
Amidst a bustling cityscape, a child pays a visit to a woman in a high-rise apartment. Inside, their interactions with each other and with the outside world are increasingly phantasmagorical.
Country: Iran
Language: None
Running Time: 12 minutes
Director: Parisa Mohit
Our Uniform – 2023
A short film about the mandatory hijab in Iran and how children are forced to have it at schools.
Country: Iran
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 7 minutes
Director: Yeganeh Moghaddam
The Shadow of My Life – 2022
Hanna, an artist, migrated to Canada a few years ago. She soon found herself struggling with depression and finding her place as an artist in the new context. In her quest to rediscover herself anew, Hana found the lives and inspirational works of other artists the best motivation to create art and combat depression. This film tells a story about how art comes to save an artist, to save Hanna.
Country: Canada
Language: English
Running Time: 16 minutes
Director: Hajar Moradi
The Town of Dead Dreams– 2024
The Town of Dead Dreams is the story of three friends Sun, Dew, and Kind who go on a journey to find a town that completely differs from the one they live in. On their way, they encounter an unexpected misfortune which changes their destiny. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that they will face throughout their journey?
Country: Canada – Iran
Language: None
Running Time: 14 minutes
Director: Manisa Hope
