MIKE LEIGH AND ABBAS KIAROSTAMI 'IN-CONVERSATION' WITH BEN GIBSON

Venue:

Lecture Theatre, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL.

Date and time:

8 May, 2005 - 14.30.

Organised by:

The Iran Heritage Foundation, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute.

Supported by:

Credit Suisse.

Introduction:

British realism has made the running since the '30s and 40s, since Italian realism. Now Iranian realism is a great movement. In the international community of independent filmmaking Kiarostami and Leigh, exploring 'Truth, 24 times a second' in different ways for diverse contexts, are neighbours. An exceptional opportunity to hear these two visionary filmmakers in conversation. Leigh and Kiarostami will screen short clips of one another's work as starting points for an exploration of working methods. The discussion will be chaired by independent producer and director of the London Film School Ben Gibson.

Tickets:

15 GBP, 12 GBP (concessions), 8 GBP (students). (Reduced prices subject to proof of status).

Box office:

44 20 7942 2820 (bookings only). Early booking is strongly advised due to very limited seating.

Enquiries:

The Iran Heritage Foundation, 5 Stanhope Gate, London W1K 1AH, 44 20 7493 4766 (tel), 44 20 7499 9293 (fax), info@iranheritage.org.

Kiarostami festival:

This programme is part of a London-wide programme of events entitled Abbas Kiarostami: Visions of the Artist celebrating the achievements of this artist and his impact on contemporary culture and society.