Some events previously published have now changed - below are full details of changes made to the programme.
Previously:
Guest of Honour: Rakhshan Banietemad + Conversation
Fri 16 June, Crucible Playhouse, 13:30
Our guest of honour, Rakhshan Banietemad, will discuss her career to date, reflecting on her critically acclaimed and award-winning body of work, as well as premiering a short film she created during the pandemic. As a key figure on the landscape of Iranian documentary filmmaking, Rakhshan’s work has undoubtedly shaped and influenced the industry and its creatives in the region. She will be joined on stage by other Iranian documentary filmmakers.
Panellist: Rakhshan Banietemad
Chair: Elhum Shakerifar
Now:
Guest of Honour: Rakhshan Banietemad - A Conversation about her Work
Fri 16 June, Crucible Playhouse, 13:30
Join us for a special conversation about internationally and critically acclaimed Iranian film director and screenwriter, Rakhshan Banietemad.
Unfortunately Rakhshan Banietemad is unable to attend the festival in person due to ill-health. However we are delighted to present a curated retrospective of her films, with bespoke pre-recorded introductions across the festival.
We are honoured to highlight her work, with this newly revised in-conversation event with Award-winning producer Elhum Shakerifar and acclaimed academic Maryam Ghorbankarimi who will reflect on Rakhshan Banietemad’s expansive career to date. This conversation will reflect on her body of work, as well as premiering a short film she created during the pandemic, Narratives ad hominem.
One of Iran’s most celebrated filmmakers, Rakhshan Banietemad is often referred to as the “godmother of Iranian cinema”. Her wide-ranging and bold collection of works focus on poverty, criminality, divorce, polygamy, social norms, cultural taboos, women's oppression, and cultural expectations. As a key figure on the landscape of Iranian documentary filmmaking, Rakhshan’s work has undoubtedly shaped and influenced the industry and its creatives in the region.
Panellists: Elhum Shakerifar and Maryam Ghorbankarim
Chris Smith Masterclass
Sun 18 June, Crucible Playhouse, 14:00
This session has unfortunately been cancelled.
Previously:
ITV Interview: Laura Whitmore
Sun 18 June, Crucible Theatre, 17:15
Now:
ITV Interview: Laura Whitmore
Sun 18 June, 17:30
This session will now be held at Sheffield Town Hall - Reception Rooms A + B.
