📍 Sahba Academy | 🗓️ February 5, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for an extraordinary evening of film, discussion, and storytelling as we explore the untold narratives of the Zagros region. Tales from the Mountains brings together award-winning filmmakers, environmental activists, and music researchers for an insightful journey into the heart of Iran’s mountainous landscapes and cultural heritage.

Event Lineup

🎥 Documentary Screening – Mohammad Reza Hajipour
A powerful documentary by renowned filmmaker Mohammad Reza Hajipour, whose grassroots storytelling captures the lived experiences of the people of the Zagros region. His work provides a rare, intimate look into the environmental and cultural challenges facing this unique landscape.

🎙️ Live Talk & Podcast – Saeed Ansarian

A compelling discussion with Saeed Ansarian, an environmental activist working on the frontlines in the Zagros region. His work sheds light on pressing ecological issues, the resilience of local communities, and the fight to preserve the region’s natural beauty.

🎶 Music & Culture Talk – Yalda Yazdani

Ethnomusicologist, Curator, Filmmaker, Yalda Yazdani will present an insightful talk on Qashqai female voices, exploring the rich oral traditions and musical heritage of women in the region. Her research brings forward the unheard voices and traditions of one of Iran’s most fascinating nomadic cultures after the 1979 revolutions.

This event will be in Farsi.
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