Plane Grove • Directed by Hadi Afarideh • Iran

This documentary tells the story of 17-kilometer long Vali Asr Street, which connects Railway Square in the south of Tehran to the cold and mountainous region of Tajrish Square in the north. The film is narrated by Nava Tavakkolimehr, an architect and urban planner. Tavakkolimehr travels through the city, from Azeri Teahouse in the south up to the north, interviewing people. She aims to investigate how the collective memory constructs urban spaces. Individuals like Morteza Ahmadi, an actor and singer of Tehrani folkloric songs; Houri E’tesam, a long-time resident of the Amiriyeh District; and others narrate their own memories of Vali Asr Street and its surrounding neighborhoods, making use of collective memories as well. In this arrestingly structured documentary, Afarideh paints a haunting picture of Vali Asr Street that leaves a lasting impact on viewers.

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