Mohammad Rasoulof is an Iranian writer and director, with other notable films including "The Twilight," "Iron Island," and "Lerd". He was arrested in Iran and was sentenced to a year in prison in 2010. Rasoulof continues to be banned from making films in his home country as his work was labelled "propaganda against the regime" and "activity against national security." After multiple attempts to silence his work, and bans placed on him and his crew to prevent them leaving the country, he fled Iran. He currently lives in exile in Europe. The White Meadows 2009, 95 mins

Rhamat, a sailor without wind who rows his way through a circuit of desert islands is tasked with collecting the tears of the inhabitants. Through allegory, memory and symbolism, The film offers a scathing critique of Iran’s political leadership.

The screening will be followed by an informal discussion about contemporary struggles in Iran, as well as solidarity taking place here in the UK.