SPECIAL SCREENING: Rap & Revolution Iran + Filmgespräch

In the organizer's words:

The film will be followed by a discussion with director Omid Mirnour

• DE 2024
• 146 min
• Director: Omid Mirnour
• FSK: from 18 years
• Documentary: Original version with German voiceover and subtitles where applicable

The documentary "RAP REVOLUTION IRAN" deals with the history of Iranian rap music in relation to social events and protests. The focus is on socially critical rappers who were either imprisoned in Iran or had to leave the country for their own protection. The documentary features well-known figures such as Xatar, Kool Savas, Nimo, Celo, Justina, Jasmin Shakeri, Basstard, Vahid Silent, Takt32, Sugar MMFK, Jalil, PTK, Amina Aziz, Roxana Samadi and Melissa Khalaj. Since the beginning of the Mahsa Amini revolutionary movement, thousands of innocent protesters have been arrested in Iran and some have been sentenced to death. Rappers Toomaj Salehi and Saman Yasin are currently among them. This is the third time Toomaj Salehi has been imprisoned for his music and public protest. Toomaj was sentenced to death for "corruption on earth". Saman Yasin has attempted suicide in prison and is awaiting a final court verdict. In February 2024, rapper Vafadar was also imprisoned after Iranian regime forces forced their way into his home. Rapper Vafadar was sentenced to one year in prison solely for his dissident music. Other rappers such as Shahin Najafi have received a death fatwa from the Iranian regime and had to leave the country for their own protection.