Yesterday

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Synopsis

Yesterday" is a video depicting Iran and its recent uprising from my perspective as a young girl who relocated to Montreal three weeks before the uprising began. Created fromthousands of videos recorded over the past five years of my life in Iran, it capturespersonal indoor moments and street scenes from Tehran and other cities, all filmed usingan iPhone. The video authentically portrays Iran, highlighting the dichotomy of indoorfreedoms and the realities observed during strolls through various urban areas,particularly impoverished ones, alongside the "Woman, Life, Freedom" Uprising regardingthe hijab. Additional footage from Montreal offers a contrasting perspective, bridging pastexperiences with my current surroundings.

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Director's Bio

Elmira Laki

Elmira Laki, an Iranian interdisciplinary artist based in Montreal, holds a BFA in Graphic Design and an MFA in Painting from Alzahra University in Iran. Currently pursuing an MFA in Intermedia at Concordia University, Laki's exploration of a "Dead Utopia," symbolized by the imperfect circle, involves capturing everyday contrasts through video, incorporating strolling and filming into her daily life.

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Date and Time

May 23, 2024 7:30 PM

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May 23, 2024 9:00 PM

Location

Dazibao Gallery

Film Category

Media Type

Short Film

Curator

kimura byol lemoine