Oscar-nominated short film about the clash of cultures | 'Parvaneh' - by Talkhon Hamzavi

Parvaneh, a young Afghan immigrant, lives in a transit center for asylum in the Swiss mountains. Upon hearing of her father’s illness, she travels for the first time to Zurich in order to send her family money. This is the starting point of various encounters.

This short film won following awards:

- Live Action Short Film (Nomination) / 87th Academy Awards (Oscar), 2015
- Silver Medal - Foreign Category / Student Academy Award, 2014

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Original title - Parvaneh
Director - Talkhon Hamzavi
Screenplay - Talkhon Hamzavi
Producer - Stefan Eichenberger
Cast - Nissa Kashani, Cheryl Graf, Brigitte Beyeler, Albert Tanner, Patrick Slanzi
Year - 2014

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[christophergoyeau]

I am a teacher at Foothill High School in Sacramento and I teach ELD (English Language Development) to students who have just arrived from Afghanistan. I must show this film to them because it speaks directly to the heart. Such a beautiful message of love in an otherwise graceless age. Almost makes me forget Ukraine, the pandemic, and January 6th. Almost.

[danielhanawalt]

Excellent. A story of humanity at its worst and best. Despair and hope all in one short film. Nice work. Deserves an Oscar.

[yiqiao_huang]

A helping hand in need is a warmth indeed. With compassion, this film depicts hopeful in the hopeless in such a touching manner. Beautiful film!

[tootstoyou]

I’ve watched 4 short films this afternoon. This was my favorite.❤️

[detrajackson]

Awww! I been to Switzerland before! Such a cold place. But nice! Very scenic as well! This was such a well done short! The actors did a good job.

[beverlystraus]

So glad I stumbled upon this charming film.
Wish there was a part-two.

[liduck]

Went to movies today (Feb 19) saw the 5 nominated live action shots for 2022. My favorite was Le Pupille (Italy). Also really liked The Red Suitcase (Luxembourg).

[ericasabine]

This is a wonderful film, how is there so few likes and comments?

[mjs]

What a wonderful world GOD has made ! If only we could all love like this.

[adnankhalid]

All we need is love and peace in this world but sadly divergences are more highlighted than convergences.

[neetram]

Very Nice Short. I wonder if giving it the title of "Clash of Cultures' was deliberately done to set up a set of expectations. One of the title possibilities could have been 'Convergence of Cultures' or the more obvious 'Commonalities of it was the intention of the film. :-)

[vivekraychowdhury]

A really good movie after 'CRASH'

[jrdclothing]

Society will change you if you allow it