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The Great Yawn of History (Khamyazeye bozorg), dir. Aliyar Rasti, Farsi with English subtitles, 93 min.
A new discovery from the Iranian underground, screening in London for the first time. A man hires an assistant for a high-risk treasure hunt, drawing them both into the haunted heart of a country reckoning with its past and uncertain of its future. Part road movie, part mystery, and a sharp allegory for contemporary Iran, The Great Yawn of History captures the restless dreams of a generation cutting themselves loose from the weight of history and daring to imagine something new.
Winner of the Jury Award at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival.
The Great Yawn of History will be preceded by Ebrahim Golestan's short film Crown Jewels of Iran.
This screening is presented by Cinema Tehran and will be followed by an online Q&A with filmmaker Aliyar Rasti
Cinema Tehran: Stories from the Road
Two films, two journeys across borders, identities, and time. From Antonioni’s existential drift through a fractured post-colonial world to a bold new voice from the Iranian underground, Stories from the Road traces the restless movements of characters searching for the meaning of dreams, truth, freedom, and escape.
Winner of the Jury Award at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival.
The Great Yawn of History will be preceded by Ebrahim Golestan's short film Crown Jewels of Iran.
This screening is presented by Cinema Tehran and will be followed by an online Q&A with filmmaker Aliyar Rasti
Cinema Tehran: Stories from the Road
Two films, two journeys across borders, identities, and time. From Antonioni’s existential drift through a fractured post-colonial world to a bold new voice from the Iranian underground, Stories from the Road traces the restless movements of characters searching for the meaning of dreams, truth, freedom, and escape.
Cinema Tehran is a pop-up cinematheque inspired by the era of 1970s cinemas in Iran’s capital. This project represents the reemergence of the spirit of the metropolitan theaters of Tehran, and is the continuation of the cult dance party and concert series hosted by Disco Tehran. Each Cinema Tehran session features a multi-cultural selection of films, bringing together classics of world cinema with new visions from emerging talents.
This series has been created by Arya Ghavamian, the co-founder of Disco Tehran. For more info about Cinema Tehran and Disco Tehran, visit https://cinematehran.nyc/ and www.discotehran.nyc/
This series has been created by Arya Ghavamian, the co-founder of Disco Tehran. For more info about Cinema Tehran and Disco Tehran, visit https://cinematehran.nyc/ and www.discotehran.nyc/
08:40 pm
Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Cinema 1
Ticket information
- All tickets that do not require ID (full price, disabled, income support) can be printed at home or stored in email
- For aged-based concession tickets (under 25, student) please bring relevant ID to collect at the front desk before the event.
Access information
Cinema 1
- Both our Cinemas have step free access from The Mall and are accessible by ramp
- We have 1 wheelchair allocated space with a seat for a companion
- All seats are hard back, have a crushed velvet feel and they do not recline
- These are our seat size dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 52
- Arm rest either side of the seat dimensions: L 27 x W 7 x H 20
for the following requirements:
- We have unassigned seating. If you require a specific seat, please reserve this in advance
- Free for visitors where ticket prices are a barrier, please email
All films are ad-free and 18+ unless otherwise stated, and start with a 10 min. curated selection of trailers.
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