Farhang Foundation

This Saturday, June 20, we are honored to present the U.S. Premiere of OH, WHAT HAPPY DAYS, a film by Homayoun Ghanizadeh and starring an unprecedented cast of first including Golshifteh Farahani, Shirin Neshat, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Ali Nasirian, and Payman Maadi.

The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with writer-director Homayoun Ghanizadeh.

Limited tickets will be available at the box office before the screening. Event takes place at the Hammer Museum. Standby line opens at 7:00 PM, screening starts at 7:30 PM

Farhang Foundation mourns the passing of Marjane Satrapi, the internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, animator, and filmmaker whose groundbreaking work transformed the global understanding of Iranian culture and identity.

Through her landmark graphic memoir Persepolis, Satrapi introduced millions of readers around the world to a deeply personal and profoundly human portrait of Iran, in an innovative style that expanded the possibilities of storytelling. Her distinctive voice, courageous, insightful, and deeply compassionate, resonated across generations and cultures, making her one of the most influential literary figures of our time.
Beyond literature, Satrapi’s contributions to cinema and animation demonstrated her remarkable artistic vision. Her Academy Award-nominated adaptation of Persepolis and subsequent films showcased the power of art to bridge cultures, provoke thoughtful dialogue, and illuminate the complexities of the human experience. Through her work, she elevated graphic storytelling and animation as vital forms of artistic and cultural expression.

Marjane Satrapi leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that transcends borders and disciplines. Her creativity, intellect, and unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling enriched the worlds of art, literature, and film, while inspiring countless artists, writers, filmmakers, and readers around the globe.

We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, collaborators, and the many admirers whose lives were touched by her work. Her voice will continue to inspire future generations, and her enduring contributions to world culture will not be forgotten.

Farhang Foundation

The UCLA Film & Television Archive and Farhang Foundation are proud to present the longest running Iranian film series in the USA, this June 5 - 21.

2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema explores cultural identity, resilience and hope Screenings are free at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum between June 5 and 21.

Listen to Bahar Movahed-Music's new interview with NPR discussing her career, new album and being a "renaissance woman"

Meet Bahar Movahed, a musician, orthodontist and modern renaissance woman Bahar Movahed is a practicing orthodontist in Southern California. She's also a classically trained musician with a solo career, something she wasn't allowed to have in Iran, where women are prohibited from singing alone in public.