All The Time

Shadi Karamroudi / Unsettled Reality / Iran / 15 minutes / 2020

7th March 2025 | 11:00 AM | C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium

Tonraj hears from the school principal that her teenage sister has told a friend she plans to commit suicide on her birthday. At first, Tonraj doesn’t believe it, but as the day progresses, she gradually begins to empathize with her sister’s pain. This growing sense of understanding leads her to the troubling realization that the threat may be real, prompting her to confront her sister and talk to her about it.

This film is a part of the seven films by young Iranian women filmmakers, delves into the fragile and shifting nature of contemporary existence, as seen through their unique perspectives. Through intimate narratives and striking visuals, these films illuminate the dreams, fears, and resilience of a generation navigating uncertainty while daring to envision alternative futures. The collection becomes a mosaic of voices, reflecting both the cracks in the present and the sparks of creativity that light the path forward, offering a poetic and philosophical reflection on what it means to dream in an unstable world.

Written by Mania Akbari | Curator: Mania Akbari | Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare
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