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6:30pm - Thursday, May 28, 2026
One Must Wash Eyes (Director in Attendance)
After being photographed at a protest in Vancouver, Sahar (Pegah Gahfoori) faces dire consequences from Iranian authorities, resulting in the loss of financial support and a forced choice between staying in Canada or returning home.
Filmed in Vancouver, ONE MUST WASH EYES is an impactful debut feature by writer, director Sepideh Yadegar. The film also features a very personal connection for many of the cast and crew who are Iranian Canadians and particularly Sepideh, who became a refugee in Canada under similar circumstances to Sahar, her lead character.
Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography at GEM Festival 2025
Best Canadian Feature Regina International Film Festival 2024
Best Feature Screenplay at Hamilton Film Festival 2024
Best Debut Director, Best Actress, and Best Feature Film at Luleå International Film Festival 2025
Best Feature Film at Paris Women Cinefest 2025
Thursday, May 28
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Director Sepideh Yadegar in attendance for Q&A.
ONE MUST WASH EYES (Sepideh Yadegar, 2026 / 88 mins / NR / English and Persian w.EST) A timely drama about Sahar, an international student from Iran who struggles to stay in Canada after her visa is compromised.
