About the Event
Ashkan, the Charmed Ring & Other Stories
Directed by Shahram Mokri
(Iran, 2008, 92 min.)
In Persian with English subtitles
Friday, February 7 // 7:00 p.m.
Director Shahram Mokri’s first feature is a delightfully offbeat B&W comedy about the mysterious workings of Fate, played out in deadpan Jim Jarmusch-like vignettes. Two blind jewel thieves, a young man who can’t succeed at killing himself, a love-struck police officer and two female morgue attendants find their lives interconnected when an unusual fish is set free and a charmed ring is moved. Watch for sly references to film noir classics including LE SAMOURAI and KISS ME DEADLY in this wonderful and eccentric Iranian gem.
Free and open to the public.
Discounted parking available in Founder’s Court lot, $6 flat fee, credit card required.
