THE PHOENIX (Simorgh)

THE PHOENIX (Simorgh) is a narrative short film, released in 2015.

Exiled Iranian actor Mr Farid teaches theatre to reluctant asylum seeker teenagers inside an Australian Detention Centre. When the fate of the kids is unknown, he attempts to restore their lives but makes an unexpected discovery of his own.

Official Selection; Melbourne International Film Festival, 14th International Student Film Festival of Beijing Film Academy, 2015 Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival, 24th International Student ShortFilm Festival of Cergy Pontoise, 2015 Human Rights Film Festival of Barcelona, 14th Dhaka International Film Festival.

Written & Directed by Noora Niasari.

Produced by Alexandra George & Sally Storey.

Starring the acclaimed pre-revolution Iranian actor Manouchehr Farid in his first acting role in 35 years.