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 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Synopsis: Hidden beneath a totalitarian regime lies a bustling pop music culture desperate for recognition. This documentary salutes their ongoing struggle with the Iranian government’s Ministry Of Islamic Guidance, Ershad, which meticulously scrutinizes and sometimes censors all forms of art. The musicians have only one objective: to make music. SOUNDS OF SILENCE shows the delicate balance in these young musicians’ lives, as they fight for expression, culture, and truth.
**Special Performace TBA**
About the Filmmakers:
Born in Germany in 1979, Director Amir Hamz received his B.A. from Hamburg in French Literature, North American Studies, and Film Studies. He then moved to London, where he received an M.A. in Mass Communications and Politics. He has worked in film and television since 1999 and has directed various short films. 'Sounds of Silence' is his debut feature documentary.
Director Mark Lazarz was born in 1972 in Germany. He moved to London, where he studied Film. He has been working in television, theater, and film since 1992. Like Hamz, his codirector, Lazarz has directed a handful of short films. 'Sounds of Silence' is his debut feature documentary.
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