Aurora Picture Show presents this special film program celebrating the centenary of one of the most colorful and revered figures in world cinema, Sergei Parajanov. Despite repeated censorship and persecution, Parajanov’s unique cinematic language, featured in masterpieces like The Color of Pomegranates (1969), has earned him worldwide recognition. This program will feature Parajanov’s rarely seen […]
When a large Iranian-American family gathers, a secret is uncovered that catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past, and to discover they are more alike than they know. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. “ family is well worth the time the film spends on them, […]
A gambler (Yasna Mirtahmasb, who won best actor at the 2023 Tokyo International Film Festival) finds an unexpected romance with a talented female videographer. Determined to turn his life around, he strives to become a better, more useful person by taking responsibility for a crime he did not commit. The filmmaker, Parviz Shahbazi, says, “I […]
MYOB: Houston is a parody of all the cop shows on television that commit felonies your eyeballs night after night. In episode one, premiering free on YouTube (@myobhouston), the MYOB: Houston police unit investigates why Houston has been home to the most iconic beards in history – ZZ Top, James Harden, Dallas Keuchel, Trae Tha […]
The filmmakers “thread icepick-precise vignettes about the petty bureaucracies of working-class life in Iran.” —IndieWire The drama Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities in Tehran. These stirring vignettes capture the spirit of people amidst adversity, offering a nuanced portrait of […]
Couplet: A Dance Film Against the magnificent Texas landscape, a mature relationship of true partnership is revealed. As the couple moves through the open grasslands, they dynamically support one another and their trust deepens. A moment of honest intimacy closes the film. Join NobleMotion Dance as it livestream’s the premiere of Couplet: A Dance Film […]
This drama follows a woman who survives a horrific attack by her estranged husband and finds solace as an endurance swimmer. She eventually overcomes political and religious hurdles in a bid to swim further than anyone has done before—with her hands bound. This visually arresting film is powered by a gripping performance from Taraneh Alidoosti […]
The film 'Winners' follows nine-year-old Yahya (Parsa Maghami) who works hard alongside other children of his Iranian village to support their families. One day, Yahya and his friend Leyla (Helia Mohammad Khani) find in the desert an Oscar statue that has gone missing. While the authorities search for the lost treasure, Yahya’s boss, who shares […]
In their award-winning documentary Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder delve into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 paintings by Sara’s father, seminal Iranian modern artist and activist Nicky Nodjoumi. In 1980, he fled Iran following the protest of his solo exhibition, Report on the Revolution, and its subsequent shutdown at the Tehran […]
Houston native Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016) was one of the most important musical minds of her time. She pioneered electric music, accessibility to music-making, and most important: Deep Listening (a philosophy and practice that encompasses all of her work). Her influence on music, the experimental arts, and creative communities continues to be felt worldwide. This new […]
Join Holocaust Museum Houston and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest for a special screening of the film "Finding Light" by Paul Michael Bloodgood. Illuminated through the story of Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren, "Finding Light" takes the audience on a journey that is simultaneously situated in the past while making relevant connections to […]
MYOB: Houston is a parody of all the cop shows on television that commit felonies your eyeballs night after night. In episode one, premiering free on YouTube (@myobhouston), the MYOB: Houston police unit investigates why Houston has been home to the most iconic beards in history – ZZ Top, James Harden, Dallas Keuchel, Trae Tha […]
