1001 Frames

In the studio of a renowned director, a group of female actors audition for the role of Scheherazade in A Thousand and One Nights. As the auditions unfold, the women gradually realize that the director's intentions go far beyond simply casting the lead role.

Iran / USA | 2025 | Persian with English subtitles | Drama, Psychological Thriller

Director, Producer & Writer: Mehrnoush Alia
Producer: Mohammad Aghebati
Composer: Ava Rasti

Cast:
Mohammad Aghebati, Leili Rashidi, Mahin Sadri, Behafarid Ghaffarian, Parastoo Ghorbani, Shayesteh Sajadi, Aisan Ghanbari

The film premiered in the Official Selection at prestigious Berlinale 2025 and has enjoyed a successful festival run since.

Movies generally fall into one of two camps: they are either a direct reflection of reality or a total escape from it. However, Alia's film brilliantly blurs the line between the two, creating a fascinating, meta-cinematic experience where the boundaries between documentary and fiction completely dissolve—leaving you constantly questioning what you are actually watching.

Join us over these two days as we open a small window into the world of our neighbor, Iran, through cinema.
The screening will be followed by a discussion and a special Iranian coffee treat, as well as an after-party gathering at a nearby restaurant/cafe. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity...