Feast your eyes on the beauty of the moving image at the historic Fox Theatre in the Beaches. This screening features Abbas Kiarostami’s sublime, interlacing trilogy of films set in the northern Iranian village of Koker. The first film, *Where is the Friend’s House?*, takes a premise of fable-like simplicity—a boy searches for the home of his classmate whose school notebook he has accidentally taken—and transforms it into a miraculous, child’s-eye adventure of the everyday.
Why You Should Go
As our young hero zigzags determinedly across two towns, aided (and sometimes misdirected) by those he encounters, his quest becomes both a revealing portrait of Iranian society in all its richness and complexity and a touching parable about the meaning of personal responsibility. Shot through with all the wonder, beauty, tension, and mystery one day can contain, this film established Kiarostami’s reputation as one of cinema’s most sensitive and profound humanists.
Practical Info
The Fox Theatre is a Toronto institution, located right in the heart of the Beaches at 2236 Queen Street East. It’s the perfect spot to catch a classic film before grabbing a drink or a bite at one of the many patios along Queen East. Be sure to check the theatre's website for specific showtimes during this multi-day run, as they can vary. Whether you are a cinephile or just looking for a unique neighbourhood outing, this is a must-see.
