Taarof (virtual)
The true story of the filmmaker”s Iranian Jewish grandparents fleeing Iran during the 1979 Revolution. Through a blend of documentary interviews and cinematic reenactments, the film explores the experiences of the Iranian Jewish diaspora, the role of family and community in times of crisis, and the preservation of Jewish identity across generations. At its core, Taarof is a story about resilience, cultural memory, and carrying Jewish history forward through personal storytelling.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: A story of survival and restarting ones life.
Showtimes
Virtual
Nov 20, 10:00 AM — Nov 29, 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
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DETAILS
YEAR: 2026
RUN TIME: 6 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): Farsi, English
SUBTITLES: English subtitles
PREMIERE STATUS: World Premiere
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CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):Samuel Yadidian
SCREENWRITER(S):Samuel Yadidian
CAST:Ezat Sayah, Susan Sayah, Samuel Yadidian, Arek Tatevossian, JC Phoenix, Amin Mousavikhah
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