Facing the Rook

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Special Events

  • Sun Feb 2 : 

    Q&A with prod. Arash Sadeghi after the 2:00 p.m. show

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US Premiere!

Q&A with producer Arash Sadeghi following the screening

FACING THE ROOK is a film about the contemporary Iranian artist, Ali Akbar Sadeghi. It is a free interpretation of his dreams and poems. The story revolves around the artist’s latest piece; an artwork with a clear violent expression that is different from his other pieces. Given the artist’s past struggles with depression, the family is concerned about his emotional state, and his sons decide to hire a team of psychoanalysts. The process sparks an idea in their minds to make a film about their father.

Documentary Winner, Best Film, Cinema Verite FF 2024
Official Selection: Moscow International Film Festival 2024

Screening as part of Iranian Film Festival New York 2025

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  • Country Iran
  • Language Persian with English subtitles
  • Year 2023
  • Running Time 80 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Director Sam Kalantari
  • Cast Ali-Akbar Sadeghi
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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