DocNomads alumni with films in Visions du Réel, Switzerland
Alumni of DocNomads present two films in Visions du Réel, The Silhouettes by Afsaneh Salari, and A Rifle and a Bag by Arya Rothe, Christina Hanes and Isabella Rinaldi.
On the 51st year of this major European festival, and for the first time in its history, the films in the programme will not be screened before an audience as they should. Due to the COVID-19’s prevention measures, the festival will take place online from 17 April to 2 May, entirely for free.
Directed by Afsaneh Salari
79' • Iran, Philippines • 2020
World premiere
International Feature Film Competition
Available to watch online from 25 April to 2 May.
Synopsis:
In 1982, when the Russian invasion of Afghanistan was at its peak, more than 1.5 million inhabitants had to move to Iran looking for a new life. Taghi, born in Iran, wants to escape the ruthless discriminations Afghans are subjected to on a daily basis. Against all odds, he decides to move back to the country of his parents. But unexpected challenges await there for him.
in Visions du Réel catalogue
Trailer here.
By Arya Rothe, Christina Hanes, Isabella Rinaldi
89' • India, Italy, Qatar, Romania • 2020
Swiss premiere
Latitudes
Available to watch online from 24 April to 7 May.
Synopsis:
After leaving the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency, still active in Eastern India, Somi and her husband live with their two small children in a camp set up by the government, in anticipation of their reintegration. But the social organisation they fought against, armed, is pretending to offer them a future and redemption. A moving film of resilience awarded at IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam.
in Visions du Réel catalogue
Trailer here.