The beginning of the new Cinematheque period of the Museum of Contemporary Arts

According to Fars news agency, the new period of Cinematheque activity of this museum will begin with the screening of the documentary film “Don’t Blink” directed by Laura Israel, on Sunday, 13 September.

The 2015 documentary “Don’t Blink” is about the life and works of the famous photographer, “Robert Frank”, a Swiss “documentary and street photographer”. The movie is 82 minutes long and is shown with Persian subtitles.
The program starts at 15:00 and after the film screening, a review session with the presence of Shahram Karimi; Painter and filmmaker, Mehdi Shadizadeh; The photographer, documentary maker and founder of the “Panj International Photo Festival” and Frank Arta, the head of Cinematheque, will be held.

“Robert Frank” is one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, whose name is linked with the history of photography and “Americans” and whose reputation is complex throughout the world of photography. He pioneered a form of photography that revolutionized documentary photography after him.
He captured pristine and sarcastic images of American culture and economic conditions.
By creating a sense of tension and confrontation in his photos, Frank placed himself in front of contemporary American news photographers. Low light, out-of-focus subjects, and cropping add to the contrast.
Many images of “Americans” convey a sense of emptiness and blackness. He showed the presence of racism, injustice and power in society by photographing music boxes, bars, toilets, carts, cemeteries, crosses, etc. His photographs broke all the rules of photography and created a feeling of unease and despair, but powerful that had not been seen before.
Those interested to attend this meeting can refer to the address of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts, Kargarshamali Street, Tehran. Entry is open to the public.

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