"Keys To My Home," A documentary by Luna Shad

Date
Mon March 5th 2012, 6:30pm
Event Sponsor
Iranian Studies Program
Location
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 113
"Keys To My Home," A documentary by Luna Shad
Speaker(s):
Luna Shad

Luna Shad is a documentary filmmaker, video journalist, television personality, and actress.  Born in Isfahan, Iran, Luna Shad was raised in Paris, where she attended university and earned a degree in intercultural management, and received acting training.  She reported on arts and culture for Voice of America's Persian Service for six years as the lead anchor for Shabahang nightly program, where she also produced video report packages.  She also acted in "Sleepers," a video installation by internationally renown Director, Abbas Kiarostami, and "The Scream of Ants," a film by acclaimed director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Film Synopsis: Since June 2009, at least 150 Iranian journalists have fled Iran. Half of them are under the age of 35. Most of them  crossed over the Turkish or Iraqi borders, facing difficult paths to relocation. Dozens have permanently resettled in Western countries, most having been granted political asylum."Keys to My Home" is Luna Shad's documentary about the lives of Iranian journalists in Turkey, on their way to relocation.  The film follows one of them, Delbar Tavakoli, through her relocation experience to France. Delbar's fears, worries, and hopes shape the landscape of the film.