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LAND OF DREAMS: Exclusive interview with Shirin Neshat
We met the renowned director and photo artist Shirin Neshat in a Munich cinema and talked to her about her latest feature film "Land of Dreams", which was released on November 3. In the 15-minute interview, Shirin Neshat gives an exclusive insight into the collaboration with legendary screenwriter Jean-Claude Carriére and actors* such as Matt Dillon and Sheila Vand, as well as into the making of the film. Finally, she reveals why the protagonist bears a strong resemblance to herself and why "Land of Dreams" is her most personal work to date!
LAND of Dreams: In cinemas now!
Finally: Shirin Neshat's surreal USA road trip "Land of Dreams" opens in German cinemas on November 3rd! Already last week Shirin Neshat went on a sold-out premiere tour with her feature film and was a guest in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Munich. During the film discussions, the Iranian-American director was also asked about the political events in Iran and found clear words: She emphasized the importance of the demonstrations in Germany as a sign of solidarity and called on politicians to take consistent action against the Iranian regime. In addition, Shirin Neshat drew parallels to "Land of Dreams", in which an Iranian migrant has to find her way in an authoritarian surveillance state. A film that could not be more relevant!
LAND OF DREAMS: Sold out premieres in Germany
Premieres in Hamburg & Düsseldorf
When internationally acclaimed photographer and director Shirin Neshat visits German cinemas, the crowds are huge! The Iranian-born artist, now long based in New York, is on a nationwide premiere tour with her feature film "Land of Dreams." On October 25, the film celebrated its German premiere at the sold-out Abaton Kino in Hamburg, where guests included Hamburg producer Amir Hamz (Bon Voyage) and dubbing artist and actress Neda Rahmanian.
Lost Transport: Successful festival premiere at Film Festival Cologne!
On October 21, the German-Dutch drama "Lost Transport" celebrated its festival premiere at Film Festival Cologne! The three leading actresses of the film were guests in the subsequent film discussion: shooting star Hanna van Vliet, who was one of the New Talents at this year's Berlinale, Luxembourgian Eugénie Anselin, who learned Russian for the film, and Anna Bachmann, who comes from Düsseldorf. Director Saskia Diesing came all the way from the Netherlands to answer questions from moderator Sonja Hofmann alongside Cologne-based producers Christine Kiauk and Herbert Schwering (Coin Film). "Lost Transport" will be released in German cinemas in spring 2023.
LOST Transport: Festival premiere at the Film Festival Cologne
On October 21st at 9 pm, Saskia Diesing's unconventional drama "Lost Transport" will celebrate its festival premiere at Film Festival Cologne! Following the screening there will be a Q&A with members of cast and crew. The German-Dutch co-production will run in both the NRW competition and the "Benelux Meets Nrw" section and will be screened twice at FFCGN. The film will then be released in German cinemas in spring 2023.
