There will be two short features screened for Short Features #1, part of Retrospective: Abbas Kiarostami. 

Case No. 1, Case No. 2 (1979)

2K RESTORATION
Original Title: قضیه شکل اول، شکل دوم / Gazieh shekl-e aval, gazieh shekl-e dovom
Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami
Runtime: 48 min
Country: Iran
Language: Persian, with English subtitles
Rating: PG

ASIAN PREMIERE

—

Full Synopsis

This extraordinary film was made in the spring of 1979, not long after the shah’s overthrow. Kiarostami stages two versions of a classroom discipline situation – in one, a student tells on a troublemaker; in the other, seven students refuse to rat – and then has several adult authorities comment on the outcomes. The fascinating responses evoke conflicts between order and resistance.

Text by Janus Films.

—

Experience (1973)

2K RESTORATION
Original Title: تجربه‎ / Tadjrobeh
Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami
Runtime: 56 min
Country: Iran
Language: Persian, with English subtitles
Rating: PG

ASIAN PREMIERE
—

Full Synopsis

Based on a story by Amir Naderi, who also co-wrote the film, this slice of a fourteen-year-old boy’s life follows his efforts to fend for himself in the big city, working as a tea server and assistant in a photographer’s studio, running errands, and, briefly, exchanging glances with a pretty middle-class girl. With no music and little dialogue, and distinguished by its darkly elegant compositions, this film offers an impressionistic meditation on adolescent solitude.

Text by Janus Films.

—

For the full Retrospective: Abbas Kiarostami programme, please refer here.

If you have any trouble purchasing your tickets, please contact us at ticketing@asianfilmarchive.org 

—

Important Notice:

Do note that Oldham Theatre does not play ads and screenings will start promptly. Arrive early so as not to disrupt the screenings. All patrons are encouraged to purchase your tickets online to be able to secure a seat. Seats are limited due to social distancing regulations. If you choose to purchase tickets or merchandise at Oldham Theatre’s box office, cashless payment is preferred.

Measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of all patrons at Oldham Theatre. This includes wearing a mask at all times for both staff and patrons, temperature taking, SafeEntry logging and observance of social distancing around the theatre. Doors will open 20 minutes before showtime, so arrive early to register, take your temperature and find a seat.

—

T&Cs
Concession tickets apply to Students (Local & Overseas), Full-time National Servicemen (NSF), Senior Citizens (55 years and above) only.

Please check film ratings before purchase of tickets. Please note that you may be asked to present your ID at the door (this applies to concession tickets as well). Only physical photographic identification is allowed, digital copies of identification are not allowed. AFA reserves the right to turn away any members of the public without physical photographic identification.

Upon confirmation of your order for Tickets, no exchange of Tickets will be made under any circumstances and Tickets are not transferable. No refund on Tickets will be made under any circumstances except due to cancellation of the event. The resale of Tickets at any price is prohibited.