From 4 May, Channel 4 presents CINEMA IRAN - a season of films, documentaries and shorts celebrating Iran's world acclaimed cinema. 'Poetry is in Iran's bloodstream. Even illiterate villagers quote the writings of Khayaam, Ha'fez and Sadi, in everyday conversations. The pioneering filmmakers do so as much as anyone. This is crucial, this is what makes them seem like magicians today.' Mark Cousins See TV Listings for further details on the season. Take part in a Webchat with Mark Cousins on Monday 9th May at 9pm, after the C4 documentary Cinema Iran. The Cinema of Iran Critic and filmmaker Mark Cousins charts the rise of Iranian filmmaking. Win Tickets to Kiarostami's New Film Win tickets to a special preview of Kiarostami's new film Tickets in London at the National Film Theatre. Kiarostami Masterclass Find out all your need to know about Kiarostami, the internationally acclaimed Iranian director. Iranian New Talent - The Hole View online a stunning short film that looks at Iran's growing opium addiction problem. One of 4 shorts from new Iranian directors being shown on C4. C4, Wed 11 May, at 4am		Where Is My Friend’s House? Kiarostami's funny, heart-rending film about an Iranian child who must return a schoolbook to a friend. C4, Mon 9 May, at 12:10am Through The Olive Trees Kiarostami's simple story of forbidden love, set in an earthquake devastated Koker village. C4, Mon 9 May, at 1:45am The Apple The true story of two Iranian sisters locked up by their parents for 12 years because of religious beliefs. C4, Tues 10 May, at 12:10am A Moment Of Innocence An ingenious drama recreating the incident that put director Moshen Makhmalbaf in jail for five years. C4, Tues 10 May, at 1:45am The Circle A day in the lives of several Iranian women as they are used, abused and denied even the most basic rights. C4, Thurs 12 May, at 1:35am 20 Fingers Explores in 7 episodes some of the issues affecting men and women in contemporary Iranian society. C4, Thurs 14 May