A Moon for My Father (2019)
Mania Akbari collaborates with British sculptor Douglas White to coin a tender fusion of langauge, where a meeting of cinema and sculpture investigates the processes of physical and psychological destruction and renewal. Begun a matter of weeks after first meeting, the film charts a deepening artistic and personal relationship exploring the nature of skin, family, death, water, desire and, throughout, a powerful will to form. Akbari looks into the connection between her body and the political history of Iran, investigating the relationship between her own physical traumas and the collective political memory of her birthplace. As she undergoes surgeries on a body decimated by cancer, remembrance and reconstruction provide a framework for investigating how bodies are traumatised, censored and politicized, and yet ultimately remain a site of possibility.
Cast
- Mania Akbari - Herself
- Douglas White - Himself
Screenplay
Trailer
A Moon for My Father TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is A Moon for My Father about?
- Mania Akbari collaborates with British sculptor Douglas White to coin a tender fusion of langauge, where a meeting of cinema and sculpture investigates the processes of physical and psychological destruction and renewal. Begun a matter of weeks after first meeting, the film charts a deepening artistic and personal relationship exploring the nature of skin, family, death, water, desire and, throughout, a powerful will to form. Akbari looks into the connection between her body and the political history of Iran, investigating the relationship between her own physical traumas and the collective political memory of her birthplace. As she undergoes surgeries on a body decimated by cancer, remembrance and reconstruction provide a framework for investigating how bodies are traumatised, censored and politicized, and yet ultimately remain a site of possibility.
- Who directed A Moon for My Father?
- A Moon for My Father was directed by Mania Akbari, Douglas White.
- Who stars in A Moon for My Father?
- A Moon for My Father stars Mania Akbari, Douglas White.
- How long is A Moon for My Father?
- A Moon for My Father has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is A Moon for My Father?
- A Moon for My Father is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Moon for My Father produced?
- A Moon for My Father was produced in United Kingdom, Germany, Iran.