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Cinema Persia: A Woman’s Perspective

March 6–30, 2025

In celebration of Nowruz, Persian New Year, Doris Duke Theatre presents five outstanding films by women directors of the Iranian diaspora. From a cult hit Iranian vampire western to an acclaimed new drama from Australia, this series offers unique takes on the world while highlighting cultural identity.

  • Shayda

    Thu Mar 6 - Thu Mar 13
    An Iranian mother living in a woman’s shelter with her daughter in Australia finds sanctuary in culture and community.
    Honolulu Museum of Art
    Doris Duke Theatre
    Thu Mar 6
    -
    Thu Mar 13
    Coming soon
    • Thu Mar 6
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Sat Mar 8
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Thu Mar 13
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon

  • Joonam

    Fri Mar 7 and Sat Mar 29
    A woman delves into her mother and grandmother's complicated past to learn how her family was fractured during the Iranian revolution.
    Honolulu Museum of Art
    Doris Duke Theatre
    Fri Mar 7
    and
    Sat Mar 29
    Coming soon
    • Fri Mar 7
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Sat Mar 29
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon

  • A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

    Fri Mar 7 - Sun Mar 30
    A lonesome vampire wanders the desolate streets at night, stalking, killing or protecting whoever she deems fit.
    Honolulu Museum of Art
    Doris Duke Theatre
    Fri Mar 7
    -
    Sun Mar 30
    Coming soon
    • Fri Mar 7
      7:00PM - 9:00PM Coming soon
    • Thu Mar 20
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Sun Mar 30
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon

  • Persepolis

    Fri Mar 14 - Thu Mar 27
    The perspective of a young girl who grows up through the Iranian Revolution and the rise of an Islamic fundamentalist regime.
    Honolulu Museum of Art
    Doris Duke Theatre
    Fri Mar 14
    -
    Thu Mar 27
    Coming soon
    • Fri Mar 14
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Fri Mar 21
      7:00PM - 9:00PM Coming soon
    • Thu Mar 27
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon

  • The Persian Version

    Fri Mar 21 - Sat Mar 29
    When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila navigates her relationships at arm’s length in an effort to keep her “real” life separate from her family life.
    Honolulu Museum of Art
    Doris Duke Theatre
    Fri Mar 21
    -
    Sat Mar 29
    Coming soon
    • Fri Mar 21
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Sun Mar 23
      2:00PM - 4:00PM Coming soon
    • Sat Mar 29
      7:00PM - 9:00PM Coming soon