'Together' explores "rising individualism" and the "Eurocentric, patriarchal narrative" behind land ownership, while 'Ãsheghetam' sees a queer youth in Iran "retreat into a bubble of romantic illusion."

Giona A. Nazzaro also discusses actors as "living history of cinema," why he focuses on talent rather than celebrity factor, the importance of a sense of wonder and select films…

'Together' explores "rising individualism" and the "Eurocentric, patriarchal narrative" behind land ownership, while 'Ãsheghetam' sees a queer youth in Iran "retreat into a bubble…