March 25, 13.30 – 15.00
The memorandum on cooperation in the field of cinema signed between Russia and Iran in 2022 was an important step towards strengthening and developing cinema ties between the countries. Iranian and Russian cinema received recognition at international festivals on multiple occasions, and this cooperation will allow filmmakers from both countries to exchange their experience in film production, provide opportunities for cooperation in education, development, popularization and promotion of films in the international arena, as well as for enhancement of cultural diversity. What kind of films are made and watched in Iran? What is the place of Iranian cinema in the world? What prospects does cooperation between Russia and Iran provide for the development of cinema? How does Iran promote its cultural code and authenticity? What are the similarities between film in both countries?
Moderator: tbd
Speakers:
- Natalia Komarova, Governor, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District — Yugra
- Kazem Jalali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Masoud Ahmadvand, Head of the Cultural Mission, Iranian Embassy in Russia
- Behrooz Shoaibi, Director, Actor (Iran)
- Andrey Zolotarev, Screenwriter (“Ghost”, “Attraction”, “Ice”, “Coach”, “Billion”, “Invasion”, “Ice 2”, “The Boy’s Word: Blood on the Asphalt”)
- Tamara Bogdanova, CEO, KINO KULT Film Company, Founder, Association of Women Film Producers WRAP
- VadimPotapov, Deputy Executive Director, Kinoprime Foundation
- Georgy Zhitkov, Producer, “Klyova” Film Company, Head of the Committee for Film and Video Production, “Business Russia”
