Without Permission

Join The Belmont for the Aberdeen Premiere of Hassan Nazer's Without Permission as part of Nowruz Aberdeen 2026.

Without Permission is the story of an exiled Iranian filmmaker, denied official permission to make his film, who secretly turns to children to capture the unfiltered voices of a new generation—risking everything to explore love, identity, and freedom in a society that seeks to silence them.

This Screening is part of Nowruz Aberdeen, a vibrant festival of renewal, culture, and community.

Nowruz is a holiday that welcomes spring and reflects values that resonate strongly with our city: peace, inclusion, cultural continuity, respect for one another, and the power of community. It invites everyone to renew their hopes, cleanse their hearts, and welcome the return of light, reminding us that Aberdeen is a place where traditions from around the world are celebrated, shared, and embraced.

Tickets for WIthout Permission are free of charge, and all proceeds from the screening will go toward The Save The Belmont Campaign to reopen, refurbish, and reimagine Aberdeen's Only Independent Cinema.