Toronto 
Events Description
The Forbidden University is a Canadian feature documentary, executive produced by Penn Badgley, about Iran’s underground Bahá’í university, the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE), where students and professors risk arrest to preserve the right to learn. Written and directed by Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Nauzanin Knight and produced by Mitra Knight, with visual effects by Oscar-nominated artist Habib Zargarpour.
The screening is followed by a moderated discussion with the filmmakers and four BIHE alumni now living in Canada: Neda Nasheri, Shakib Nasrullah, Tolou Golkar and Niknaz Aftahi.
Winner, Audience Award for Best Alberta Film, NorthWest Fest 2026. More at www.theforbiddenuniversityfilm.com
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $13.55 – $19.20
Adult $19.20; Student, Youth & Senior $13.55. Prices subject to theatre fees and HST.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Richmond Hill Centre box office
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday November 26, 2026
Doors 6:30 p.m.; film 7:00 p.m., followed by a moderated discussion with the filmmakers and BIHE alumni.
Venue & Address
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (Main Stage), 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
