Revolution On Film
A new documentary explores Iran's history through personal stories. Director Pegah Ahangarani will attend a screening and Q&A in Canterbury.
Dir: Pegah Ahangarani
Cast: Pegah Ahangarani, Jamshid Ahangarani, Manijeh Hekmat
101 mins · 2026 · Czech Republic, Spain · Cert 12A · Persian, English
IMDb 7.4/10
Awards: 1 win total
LDNDOCS 2026: Rehearsals For A Revolution
20 Nov 2026
Curzon Canterbury Westgate
On Friday, 20 November 2026, the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury will host a screening of the documentary film Rehearsals For A Revolution, followed by a Q&A with Director Pegah Ahangarani. The film is a personal and historical account of Iran's history, from the early days of 1979 to the war that began in 2026, told through the director's life story and portraits of relatives and mentors.
Rehearsals For A Revolution is a 101-minute documentary film, rated Cert 12A, and features a mix of Persian and English languages. The film has received a score of 7.4/10 on IMDb and has won one award. It is a co-production of the Czech Republic and Spain and had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the L'Œil d'or.
The film's unique perspective on Iran's history has been noted by critics, who describe it as a compelling and intensely intelligent work. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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