Melbourne 11th Ghan International Film Festival Australia (GIFFA) - Reading - Dandenong

Join us to Watch Award-winning films from Afghanistan, Australia and around the world. Join filmmakers, artists and fans for a powerful night celebrating Afghan storytelling and culture in big silver screen. Photos from past year’s event Adelaide Media interview from last year: Thank you sponsors and partners 2026 Saturday 7th November 2026 Reading cinema Dandenong cinema Title Paikar Director/writer: Dawood Hilmandi Documentary 2025 The Netherlands, Afghanistan, Iran Dari, English,Dutch 97minutes Synopsis: Dutch-Afghan filmmaker, Dawood Hilmandi, revisits his authoritarian father, an imam with a violentpast, to reconcile their troubled history. Through journeys across Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq, theyexplore family, spirituality, and the immigrant experience. This film is both a personal quest forliberation and a universal story of overcoming alienation, inspiring others to find freedom andcreativity amidst adversity. visit GIFFA website for all information: www.giffa.org.au EVENT POLICES Please note, a single ticket permits entry for one person. Media Consent: Please be aware that filming and photography will be taking place during each event. By attending, you consent to the possibility of being captured in the footage. This content could be used for promotional purposes, both online and offline. Please do a staff member know if you want your picture not to publish. Age Limit: This program is suitable for ages 16 and older. Children below 15 are not recommended to attend this event on the day. All children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or caregivers.