Description
Join us on April 30th for a special Live – Shorts 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 ” Mehrnoush Alia ” from the 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: 8:30 PM
🎞️ Screening: 9:00 PM
🎟️ Secure your tickets and be part of this unique cinematic experience.
Program lineup:
Phobos
Employing a poetic and experimental cinematic language, ”Phobos” attempts to transcend the fear of war and destruction.
Country: Iran – Germany – France
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 15 minutes
Director: Mina Keshavarz
It Turns Blue – 2023
The Grand Jury Award winner film at SXSW tells the story of Pari who covers up domestic violence when her brother beats up his 3 years old daughter.
Country: Iran
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 15 minutes
Director: Shadi Karamroudi
Falling Up – 2022
One night a man’s dream doesn’t proceed as he ordered. The company that produces dreams tells him that the problem is caused due to the similarity between his dream and a young girl’s dream. He has to spend a day with the woman in the company in order to solve the issue.
Country: Iran
Language: Persian with English subtitles
Running Time: 15 minutes
Director: Maryam Bakhtiari
City of Poets – 2021
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: 21 minutes
Director: Sarah Saidan
