35 mm Persia
A 3-day film festival on the history and archaeology of Iran in film, followed by a colloquium.
In Iran over the last few decades, a distinctive way of filming documentaries has developed which clearly differs from film traditions in the West. Archaeological sites are seen as a constant for depicting the development of films and their interpretation by Iranian and European film directors. A comparison between European and Iranian films on this subject will not only be critically examined but also discussed in depth.
Different aspects of presenting archaeology are investigated from various points of view. The question arises as to how these portrayals can be used as a projection for one's own dreams or as a model for historical identification.
Programme 2
Archaeology personified
Archaeology is personified by the excavator. In European film productions, his work is frequently shown as that of a pseudo adventurer- shades of Indiana Jones! Iranian film producers have developed a far more personal approach to this science and its scholars.
Khane-am ro-ye tappeh hast - My House on the Hill
IR 2004, Dir. Shahrame Derachshan, 45 min, Farsi with Engl. subtitles
Dastan-e chand hezar sal-e yek shahr - A city with a few thousand years of history
IR 2003/4, Dir.: Pejman Mazaheripour, 30 min, Farsi with Engl. subtitles
Parnian - Parnian
IR 2002, Dir. Orod Attapour, 21 min, Farsi with Engl. subtitles
coffee break 11-11.30h
Progamme 3
Towards east
When journeying to the unknown Orient, travellers in the twenties of the last century not only moved to a different place but also to a different time. Driven by the yearning for distant places and with a profound curiosity, their films reflect the encounter with foreign customs and ideas. Up until the present day, the popular idea of archaeology = adventure has been influenced by this period and its travellers. Let yourself be captured by the power of these images.
11.30-14h
Iran -Aufbruch in den unbekannten Orient
A 2001, Dir. Wolfgang Thaler, 43 min, German OV
Persien: Land des Löwen und der Sonne
RU 1933-35, Dir.: Vladimir Erofeev, 50 min, German
Wasser und Wüste in Persien
D 1927, Dir. unknown, 10 min, German subtitles
Reisebilder aus Persien
D 1929, Dir. unknown, 9 min, German subtitles
lunch break 14-15h
Programme 4
In search of Identity - Persepolis
When searching for identity in Iran, all paths lead to Persepolis. The film offers a platform for an individual approach to this antique site. How do political situations influence the interpretation of an excavation site? How is film used as a medium for creating traditions?
15-18h
Persepolis Recreated
IR 2004, Dir.: Farzin Rezaeian, 40 min, Engl. OV
Persepolis - Bühne der Könige
D 2001, Dir. Käsmann, 59 min, German OV
coffee break 16.30-17h
Gyso-ye parishan-e sang
IR 2002, Dir. Ali Akbar Valadbeygi, 30 min, fFarsi with Engl. subtitles
Takht-e Jamshid
IR 1965, Dir. Feridun Rahnamah, 25 min, Farsi with Engl. subtitles
Persepolis - Leben im Zentrum der Macht
D 2003, Dir. Rüdiger Lorenz, 15 min, German OV
final discussion 18h
Evening programme:
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
USA 1925, Dir.: Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, 72 min, Engl. subtitles
Le vent des amoureux
F/IR 1970; 1979, Dir. Albert Lamorisse, 74 min, French OV
Organisation
German Archaeological Institute, Eurasian Department
Dr. Barbara Helwing und Patricia Rahemipour
Im Dol 2-6, Haus II
14195 Berlin