Falling Up

Maryam Bhakhtiari / Unsettled Reality / Iran / 14 minutes / 2022

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

One night a man’s dream doesn’t proceed as he ordered. He spends a day in the company that produces dreams in order to solve his problem.

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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