Film: The White Balloon April 8, 2009

Screening of Iranian film "The White Balloon/Badkonake Sefid", directed by Jafar Panahi and screenplay by noted Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Part of the Iranian Film Festival. Synopsis: Razieh wants a fat goldfish instead of the skinny ones for her family's pond on New Year, because the fat fish looks like it's dancing when it swims. After several attempts, she and her brother are able to convince their mother to give them her last bit of money. Between their home and the fish store, Razieh loses the money. The story focuses on how people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence. Contact: 23383232.