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Thursday, January 30, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

NY Premiere!

Mahin (70) lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an

afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her lonely routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens

herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable,

unforgettable evening.

Berlin International Film Festival 2024; Winner FIPRESCI Prize Competition

and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Competition

Calgary International Film Festival 2024; Winner Best International Feature International Narrative Competition

and Audience Award International Narrative Feature

Screening as part of Iranian Film Festival New York 2025

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  • Country Iran, France, Sweden, Germany
  • Language Persian with English subtitles
  • Running Time 96 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Director Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
  • Cast Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoore Ilkhani, Soraya Orang, Homa Mottahedin
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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