This art-heist-thriller-meets-portrait-documentary delves into the disappearance of over 100 "treasonous" paintings by the co-director's father, revolutionary Iranian artist Nickzad (Nicky) Nodjoumi.
A Revolution on Canvas
Synopsis
After an exhibition of Iranian artist Nicky Nodjoumi’s work in 1980 is declared critical of the regime, it is vandalised by Islamist radicals, and he is forced to flee Iran. Decades later, as protests erupt in Iran again, Nicky and his daughter Sara dive into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 of his "treasonous" paintings. The result is a political thriller with intimate conversations that reveal the power of art, sacrifice, and family.
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“Eventually the central event of my father’s life—the revolution and subsequent vandalisation of his art show in Tehran—led us to a film that hopefully pays tribute to both my parents’ art and life while also helping me understand the origins and mysteries of our homeland and family better.”
- Sara Nodjoumi, co-director, A Revolution on Canvas
January 13, 2021
September 10, 2019
Credits
Sara Nodjoumi
Co-Director and Co-Producer
Till Schauder
Co-Director, Co-Producer, Director of Photography
