a year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 a section Competitive selection Out of competition Fipatel a category Aspects of French Production Aspects of French International Coproductions Tribute

Revolution, violence and religious fanaticism are the images that Iran has been reflecting on the world for more than two decades. Yet in the midst of today’s turmoil how can we forget that one of the oldest nations in history took root in Iran? Twenty three years after the advent of the Islamic Revolution, this country, which is once again prey to history’s turbulence, is on the road to modernity. Faced with radical Islam advocated by the religious orthodoxy, the Iranian youth looks more toward the West and exposing itself to the winds of globalisation. It no longer finds its place in the religious revolution of the older generation. “Iran veiled appearances” is the portrait of a socially and culturally fractured society. The film-maker’s eye finds itself divided there and gives rise to a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic film, as multifaceted and kaleidoscopic as a country in which religious fervour of some contrasts with the desire for liberty of others. After having asserted their desire for change during the presidential elections, the Iranians are now duped in their slight conquests by the power of the most conservative Islamists. This power has a firm grip on the army and the media and doesn’t think twice about resorting to political murder.

Belgium / France / Italy - 2002 - 1 h 30 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Thierry Michel Script Thierry Michel Camera Farzin Khosrowshahi Sound Bruno Di Liberto Editing Marine Deleu Music Shohyan Ghanbari

Production Les Films de la Passerelle, 62, rue Renory, 4031 Liège, Belgique Tél : +32 4 342 3602 Fax : +32 4 343 0720 E-mail : films@passerelle.be Co-Production Radiotélévision belge de la communauté française, Les Films d'Ici, RAI TRE, ARTE France, Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep, CBA - Centre Bruxellois de l'Audiovisuel, Communauté Française de Belgique

Sales Les Films de la Passerelle, 62, rue Renory, 4031 Liège, Belgique Tél : +32 4 342 3602 Fax : +32 4 343 0720 E-mail : jyroubin@passerelle.be