In cooperation with W-Film Distribution, the Germany premiere of Land of Dreams by American-Iranian director, artist, and activist Shirin Neshat took place on October 25, 2022, at the Abaton Kino in Hamburg. Shirin Neshat was present alongside producer Amir Hamz.
Land of Dreams addresses themes including feminism, culture, the USA and Iran, immigration, racism, psychology, and surveillance. During the event, Shirin Neshat discussed not only her film but also the current situation of women in Iran, drawing parallels to the film’s content.
Felix Grassmann, owner of the Abaton, moderated the evening and the Q&A session in the sold-out cinema. Following a thought-provoking film and an engaging discussion, the evening concluded with enthusiastic applause. The audience was deeply impressed by the film and the conversation with Shirin Neshat.
Click here to watch the official trailer in English.