PCC’s Board Meetings
The Persian Cultural Center’s board of directors holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. The last two meetings took place online on November 11 and December 9, 2020.
Docunight – November 2020
The documentary Iran’s Arrow: The Rise and Fall of Paykan, directed by Sohrab Daryabandari and Shahin Armin, was selected for November’s Docunight. Iran’s Arrow features numerous talking heads who share a common interest for the country’s emblematic car, ranging from historical to sociological analyses, from technical to artistic expertise, and from sheer passion to a complicated love-hate relationship. A virtual Q&A with the directors was held on November 15, 2020, hosted by Ahmad Kiarostami.
21st Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
October 2020
In October 2020, PCC collaborated with the 21st annual San Diego Asian Film Festival, the flagship event held by the Pacific Arts Movement. The two Iranian movies that were virtually screened at the festival were: There Is No Evil, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, and The Chess Game of the Wind, directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani.
Virtual Movie and Discussion Series
November 19, 2020
Party (1968), a comedy directed by Blake Edwards, was the movie selected for November’s virtual movie discussion. A clerical mistake results in a bumbling Indian film actor being invited to an exclusive Hollywood party instead of being fired. Mahmoud Pirouzian hosted the movie discussion, which featured guest Hatef Alimardani, an Iranian filmmaker who reviewed the movie.
Yalda Night Celebration – Online Concert,
December 20, 2020
PCC celebrated Yalda night, the Winter Solstice, with an online concert by musical group Vel Shodegan. This unique and cheerful concert was offered free of charge for the community. Many people around the globe celebrated Yalda night. The recorded event is available on PCC’s YouTube channel.
