A Revolution on Canvas

In this gripping hybrid documentary and thriller, director Sara Nodjoumi delves into a decades-old mystery surrounding her father's life as an artist and his tumultuous departure from Iran in 1980. When Nicky Nodjoumi fled the country due to his provocative paintings at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, he left behind over 100 stolen works. Now, with the help of her daughter, Sara, they embark on a quest to track down and reclaim these missing masterpieces. This personal and powerful portrait of an artist offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of creative expression and the lengths artists will go to protect their work.