On Wednesday, February 19, Bertha DocHouse screened Silent House (2022), a gripping and emotional documentary that moved its audience. The film explores unseen histories through deeply personal stories of one Iranian family in Tehran and the 100 year old palatial house they lived in for three decades. The film drew viewers into the complex family relationships and lives of the family, especially of the women: their resilience and courage in the face of revolution, adversity and injustices.
The filmmakers, siblings Farnaz and Mohammadreza Jurabchian, use their personal family history as the raw material of the film and an incredible collection of home movies and archive material that enrich the work.
After the screening, a panel discussion with three experts sparked a thoughtful conversation. We were delighted to welcome curator and programmer with London Short Film Festival and Electric Blue Cinema, Lucy Peters; academic and lead on the Make Film History project, Dr Shane O’Sullivan from Kingston University; and Jon Davies, home movie archivist with The Cinema Museum. They spoke about the challenges, creativity and uses of archive film and the importance of preserving it. You can watch the panel discussion using the link below.
London Breeze Film Festival & Bertha DocHouse present: Silent House – Q&A
