‘Mashhad’ Short Film Screening and Q&A with Director Sarah Solemani
Hosted By: Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)
This is Jewish film history: The first mainstream portrayal of the Jews who hid in Iran into the 1930s, from acclaimed actress and writer Sarah Solemani.
“Mashhad” follows Miriam, a spirited young girl forced to hide her Jewishness in the holy city of Mashhad, where truth can be dangerous. When she forms a secret friendship with a Muslim neighbor, both families face grave risk. What unfolds is a deeply human story of hidden faith, generational trauma and quiet defiance told through the eyes of a child discovering her identity.
The film is not playing in nationwide theaters, but JTA and Reboot Studios are excited to present an exclusive online screening event on Sept. 30, followed by a discussion with Solemani.
Your ticket comes with a recording of the full event that won’t expire, so you can re-watch it whenever you’d like.
