{"id":24515,"date":"2023-11-01T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T18:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigguart.com\/?p=24515"},"modified":"2024-01-07T22:06:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T23:06:25","slug":"i-am-irani-screening-at-5th-irodi-festival-in-thessaloniki-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigguart.com\/en_us\/i-am-irani-screening-at-5th-irodi-festival-in-thessaloniki-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"I Am Irani: Screening At 5th iRoDi festival in Thessaloniki (Greece)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Update News: December 15, 2023<\/span><\/p>

I Am Irani, a docudrama directed by Farhad Irani has won the 2nd<\/strong> WINNER AWARDS<\/strong> at the 5th<\/strong> Reflection of Disability in Art\u201d (iRoDi Film Festival)<\/strong>. Below the 5th Festival “The Reflection of Disability in Art” of the University of Macedonia Press release 8-10\/12\/2023:<\/p>

Thessaloniki, December 15th, 2023<\/p>

The 5th International Festival “The Reflection of Disability in Art \u2013 iRoDi Festival” continued its live screenings on Friday, December 8th<\/sup><\/span>, at the University of Macedonia. The day was dedicated to the theme “Dimensions of life”. Besides the films, viewers had the opportunity to watch a musical theater\u00a0 <\/span>performance by the title “Two first hours” from the students of the 1st E.E.E.E.K. Thessaloniki and the 28th General High School of Thessaloniki and to sing together with the students, who received the warm applause of the audience. The festival was also attended by Yavuz \u00d6zer, director and producer of the film \u201cErcan &amp; Aysun\u201d, who addressed a greeting to those present and emphasized his joy at participating in the festival.<\/p>

On the seventh day of the Festival, on December 9th, the artistic program opened with\u00a0 <\/span>the joint appearance of the Special High School for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing of Thessaloniki with the Choir and the Music Club of the 1st Standard High School of Thessaloniki. In a unique collaboration entitled \u201cSi(n)g(n)ing Together\u201d the students sang and performed two songs in Greek Sign Language proving that music is a bridge of communication that overcomes barriers and limitations. Then, students of the Special High School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Thessaloniki danced bachata, a type of Latin dance, stirring up the audience with their dancing figures.<\/p>

The evening continued with the second day of the Festival dedicated to the theme “Art and Disability”. Artists with disabilities from around the world who approach the various forms of art through their view, presented\u00a0 <\/span>their own prespectives using art as a means of expression, communication and coexistence. The evening closed by the inclusive dance group Exis, where among the movements of a duet on stage, the moving bodies refer to balance and equality within a relationship.<\/p>

On the 8th and last day of the 5th International Festival, the day started with the theater workshop “Co – creating the new environment: the inclusive approach in the educational process\u201d by the actor and theater instructor Vassilis Oikonomou. With the accompaniment of music, the participants expressed through the targeted improvisation, contained in the “Man-Goal-Action” methodology of the actor, elements of their self and personality. Then discussion followed wishing to highlight the values of co-education and mutual understanding in educational process.<\/p>

Afterwards, was shown the movie “Troades” by the\u00a0 <\/span>inclusive theater group THEAMA in co-production with Grondzki Theatre (Poland) and the Gato Escaldado Theater (Portugal) as part of the program D.I.V.A., Diversity, Inclusion and Visibility in Arts, a co-funded project of Creative Europe.<\/p>

In the afternoon of December 10th, took place the Closing Ceremony of the 5th\u00a0 <\/span>International Festival “Rodi – The Reflection of Disability in Art”. The ceremony began with the greeting of Mrs. Fyka Georgia, who referred to the institution of the Festival, saying characteristically that “If there is a Festival that responds to the reality of disability in society, that is iRoDi Festival”. Afterwards, the floor took Mrs. Kartasidou Lefkothea, the person in charge and heart of iRoDi, thanking all the creators who participated, the volunteer team for its contribution as well as those who honored the Festival with their presence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Mrs. Kartasidou proceeded to present the awards for the films that participated. The first prize was given to Riani Singgih’s film \u201cA sonorous Melody’, the second to Irani Farhad’s film ‘I am Irani’ and the third to the\u00a0 <\/span>Evrim Inci\u2019s film “The Wall”. The audience award was won by Mahdi Zamanpoor Kiasari\u2019s film “Water, Wind, Dust & Bread”, while the student award was won by Jordi Fradera\u2019s film “Dummy”.<\/p>

Then followed the impressive artistic-dance performance of Dagipoli Dance Co in conception-choreography by Giorgos Christakis and participation of Eleni Kontzila, Iolis Spiliopoulou and Ellis Boyakis. Afterwards, was presented the play “You can trust me” by EKEK AmeA – Lakkia, where the students highlighted their need for us to believe in them and their potential to join the labor sector. In the play took part the students Flioura Maria, Tsamtsis Aristidis, Tzafa Emine, Kastias Ioannis and Adamidou Konstantina.<\/p>

The evening ended with a highly immersive symposium by the theme “Right in life”. The discussion was moderated by Mrs. Anastasia Psalti, Professor of the Department of Educational and Social Policy of the University of Macedonia. In the discussion participated Mr. Christakis Giorgos, disabled dancer and choreographer, Mrs. Hainoglou Kalliopi, Assistant Professor at the\u00a0 <\/span>Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, Mrs Kyriakidou Eleni, Social Worker and PhD Candidate of the Department of Educational and Social Policy of Macedonia, Mrs. Fyka Georgia, Social Worker and Member of the Movement of Disabled Artists, and Mr. Dantanidis Spyros, disabled filmmaker-CoCreator of Cool Crips and vice president of the “Walk” Association.<\/p>

The discussion referred to the problems of people with disabilities, the society’s attitude towards them, the lack of financial assistance from the state and the issue of independent living of disabled people. In conclusion, disability is not a consequence of any damage but of obstacles, limitations and discrimination imposed by society itself. It is ultimately a political, economic, social and class issue and for this situation to change, this will have to come from the root, from the foundations of society which is education.<\/p>

After 8 days of film screenings and numerous events, the curtain of the 5th International Festival “The Reflection of Disability in Art” fell. The organizing committee and the volunteer team of the Festival renewed their appointment for the next year with more projections, ideas and actions, always with the aim of highlighting art through the perspective of disability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Original News: November 5, 2023<\/span><\/p>

I Am Irani<\/strong>, a docudrama directed by Farhad Irani, will be screened during the 5th iRoDi festival<\/strong> in Thessaloniki (Greece)<\/strong> at the University of Macedonia. The festival will take place from 3rd to 10th December 2023<\/strong>, and All the films will be available on demand (hosted by Filmocracy<\/strong>) from 3rd December 2023 to 3rd January 2024<\/strong>. The title of the screening will be DIVERSITIES<\/strong>.<\/p>

After experiencing several International film festivals such as The Austin Lift-Off Film Festival in Manchester, United Kingdom, The Champion Film Salon International in Frisco, Texas, The Big Syn International Film Festival in London, Kosice International Film Festival in Ko\u0161ice, Slovakia, and the 15th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, the Film will screen in Thessaloniki and it will be available on demand hosted by Filmocracy, a new streaming platform that prioritizes quality ratings over everything else that create a gamified rewards system to incentivize users to rate films accurately and simply.<\/p>

The purpose of the International Festival \u201cReflection of Disability in Art<\/strong>\u201d (iRoDi Festival) is to highlight art through the perspective of disability. The idea starts from the inalienable right of people with disabilities to express themselves through art, either amateur or professional. The festival is meant to reflect the skills of people with disabilities and the opportunities that each society has to provide to each individual, contributing to the cultural identity of the individual and society.<\/p>

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\"\"I Am Irani is a\u00a0docu-drama<\/strong>\u00a0based on the life and story of Farhad Irani, a creative force to be reckoned with in Iranian photography. Born in Tehran in June 1985, Farhad faced the challenges of\u00a0Treacher-Collins syndrome<\/strong>, a rare genetic condition that affects the development of bones and other tissues in the face. Sadly, individuals with this condition often experience isolation and discrimination. But Farhad\u2019s indomitable spirit and determination to overcome all odds have made him a true inspiration to all who know him.<\/p>

Due to his facial abnormality, Farhad was often rejected and mistreated by society. Although TCS has made Farhad stand out all his life, his mindset, attitude, and ability to rise above all challenges are what set him apart, and allowed him to face his challenges head-on.\u201d\u00a0People with this syndrome are not different from others when it comes to the formation of the brain, they are on the same terms, and sometimes even have a higher IQ than the average person<\/strong>. The only major issue in their lives is the attitude that society has toward their appearance. Farhad\u2019s strong determination and high morale however made him one that would rise despite all odds through his visual and musical creations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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SYNOPSYS<\/strong>
Farhad, a well-known Iranian photographer, together with his wife Mahsa, decided to leave Iran due to difficulties faced back home. Farhad was born with a rare genetic disorder known as Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS), which affects the development of the facial structure. Although TCS has made Farhad stand out all his life, his ability to rise above all challenges is what set him apart.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Zigguart Virtual Art Gallery, the independent worldwide distribution company of the project, invites you to watch award-winning films celebrating the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The film will be screened on demand via Filmocracy from the 2nd of December till the 10th of December. The title of the screening will be DIVERSITIES.<\/strong><\/p>

Rate Film on IMDB<\/strong><\/p>

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Farhad Irani is a creative force to be reckoned with in Iranian photography and filmmaking. Born in Tehran in June 1985, Farhad faced the challenges of Treacher-Collins syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the development of bones and other tissues in the face. Sadly, individuals with this condition often experience isolation and discrimination. But Farhad\u2019s indomitable spirit and determination to overcome all odds have made him a true inspiration to all who know him. Farhad faced difficulties in the Iranian education system in his early years due to cultural prejudices and a lack of understanding of his condition. Nevertheless, despite these obstacles, Farhad never gave up on his desire to participate in regular schooling. With the support of his mother and his unwavering determination, Farhad finally achieved his first victory over Treacher-Collins syndrome at the age of nine, successfully integrating into a regular school. As Farhad grew older, he discovered his true passion for photography, which he pursued relentlessly. Drawing on any resource available to him, including books, magazines, videos, and teachers, Farhad honed his craft until he obtained a prestigious Australian TIF certificate in professional photography. With a rare ability to capture the essence of a moment and convey it with artistic emotion, Farhad quickly rose to become one of Iran\u2019s most innovative and acclaimed photographers. He has worked with the country\u2019s top celebrities in the music and film industries and has even been featured in the renowned New York Times. Read More About Farhad Irani here…<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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International Festival Reflection of Disability in Art<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>

The films are screened in the framework of the 5th International Festival Reflection of Disability in Art and they focus on Sport and Disability<\/strong><\/span>
WATCH THE FESTIVAL HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>


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<\/strong><\/span><\/a>The films are screened in the framework of the 5th International Festival Reflection of Disability in Art and they focus on Sport and<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Disability<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(WATCH NOW HERE<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Update News: December 15, 2023 I Am Irani, a docudrama directed by Farhad Irani has won the 2nd WINNER AWARDS at the 5th Reflection of Disability in Art\u201d (iRoDi Film Festival). Below the 5th Festival “The Reflection of Disability in Art” of the University of Macedonia Press release 8-10\/12\/2023: Thessaloniki, December 15th, 2023 The 5th …<\/p>\n

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