Shahid

Date: Wednesday, August 6th

Venue: Brooklyn Commons

Address: 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

7:00 PM: Seating Opens

8:30 PM: Films Begin

THE FILM

Shahid

Narges Kalhor & Michaela Cajkova | Germany | 84 mins

Director Narges Shahid Kalhor no longer wants to be called “Shahid” (martyr) as her surname and casts an actress as herself, who is supposed to set about changing the family name. All of a sudden, her bizarre great-grandfather appears. A man who was declared a martyr in Iran after his heroic death a hundred years ago and thus bequeathed to his descendants the honorific “Shahid”. He seeks to prevent his great-granddaughter from going through with her plan.

The temporal layers blend into each other and a nerve-racking quarrel arises between the director and her actress. While the format of the film shifts between reality, fiction, theatre and musical, everyone’s plans come to nought: The director founders on the obstacles of bureaucracy, the actress on the director’s demands, the great-grandfather on the descendant’s stubborn will, and finally the film itself on its own premise. In the process, the film questions all kinds of radical ideologies – while not taking itself all too seriously either. Shahid is a personal film about the balancing act between coming to terms with the past, with the present, and with one’s own self.

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RSVP IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. OPEN SEATING.

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

How will it work?

RSVP is encouraged but not required for entry. No need to check in, just show up! This show will have open seating on the lawn.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the 3 train to Kingston Av. station. Bus; take the B43 to Kingston Av/Prospect Pl; the B65 to Bergen St/Kingston Av; or the B45 to St. John’s Pl/Kingston Av. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.

Can I bring food and drinks?

No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!

How accessible is this venue?

This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at dGlja2V0cyB8IHJvb2Z0b3BmaWxtcyAhIGNvbQ== or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.

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