Cast: Fatemah Motamed-Aria

Direction Elchin Musaoglu

Cast Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Vidadi Aliyev · Sabir Mamadov · Farhad Israfilov

Direction Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Cast Akbar Abdi · Morteza Ahmadi · Dariush Arjmand · Ezzatolah Entezami

Direction Mohsen Abdolvahab · Rakhshan Bani Etemad

Cast Baran Kosari · Shahrokh Forutanian · Bahram Radan · Fatemah Motamed-Aria

Synopsis Gilaneh (Gilane) (2005) unfolds a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of war, focusing on a mother's unyielding love and the devastating impact of conflict on her family. In 1988, as Iraqi bombs devastate Tehran, Gilaneh (Fatemeh Motamed Arya), a...

Direction Bahman Farmanara

Cast Bahman Farmanara · Leila Hatami · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Saber Abbar

Synopsis Tale of the Sea (2018) follows the journey of Taher Mohebi, a renowned author whose life takes a dramatic turn after he becomes an eyewitness to a brutal homicide. The traumatic event leads to a mental breakdown, resulting in a...

Direction Mani Haghighi

Cast Mahnaz Afshar · Ahmad Hamed · Mahmoud Kalari · Reza Kianian

Synopsis Men at Work (2006) follows the journey of four ordinary men from the middle class who embark on a ski trip, packing into their car for a weekend of adventure. During a scenic halt at a breathtaking viewpoint, they stumble...

Direction Rakhshan Bani Etemad

Cast Ezzatolah Entezami · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Golab Adineh · Afsar Asadi

Direction Siamak Shayeghi

Cast Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Pegah Ahangarani · Ladan Mostofi · Azita Hajian

Synopsis Winter Dreams (2008) follows the journey of three sisters navigating life after the loss of their parents. One sister, a young factory worker, encounters a potential marriage proposal from a coworker, adding complexity to her life. The eldest sister, though...

Direction Elham Gharehkhani · Mehrtash Mahdavi

Cast Mahnaz Afshar · Bijan Birang · Naser Cheshmazar · Hengameh Ghaziani

Synopsis Valley of Stars (2016) delves into the life and work of Shardad Rohani, an internationally renowned composer and conductor of Iranian descent. The documentary offers an intimate look at Rohani's journey as an educator and artist, complemented by insightful critiques...

Direction Sabine El Gemayel

Cast Amir Aghaee · Mobina Aynehdar · Nayereh Farahani · Tooraj Faramarzian

Synopsis Niloofar (2008) follows the harrowing journey of a young Iraqi girl who, at just thirteen years old, is compelled to enter into a marriage she did not choose. The narrative delves into her internal struggle as she grapples with the...

Direction Bahram Beizai

Cast Karim Akbari Mobarakeh · Fariborz Arabnia · Enayat Bakhshi · Mahbubeh Bayat

Synopsis Travellers (1991) unfolds a poignant tale of loss and resilience. A young woman's joyous wedding day is abruptly transformed into a somber memorial when her sister and other family members perish in a tragic car accident en route to the...

Direction Mohammad-Ali Talebi · Marzieh Boroomand

Cast Adel Bezdoudeh · Hamid Jebeli · Fariba Jeddikar · Fatemah Motamed-Aria

Synopsis The City of Mice (1986) is a beloved puppet show that captivates audiences of all ages. The story revolves around a group of mice who are forced to abandon their school and embark on a journey due to the threat...

Direction Mohamad Reza Honarmand

Cast Farhad Aeesh · Sepehr Azadi · Mehdi Fat'hi · Mohammad Kasebi

Synopsis Azizam, Man Kook Nistam (2002) follows Hamid Afshari, a dedicated courthouse secretary facing financial strain. In a desperate bid to secure funds for his son's education, he devises a plan to abduct Farzan, the offspring of a wealthy individual who...

Direction Morteza Farshbaf

Cast Ahmad Hamed · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Amir Nasiriunique · Mariah Shirazi

Synopsis Avalanche (2015) follows Homa, a seasoned nurse employed at a private hospital, who finds solace in a recurring dream. However, her tranquility is disrupted by an extraordinary heavy snowstorm and a grueling 10-day night shift caring for the demanding elderly...

Direction Mona Zandi Haqiqi

Cast Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Saeed Aghakhani · Reza Babak · Mehdi Hosseinina

Synopsis African Violet (2019) follows the story of Fereydoun, an elderly man whose children decide to place him in a nursing home. However, his ex-wife, Shokoo, intervenes and takes him into her home, much to the dismay of her current husband,...

Direction Reza Dormishian

Cast Pardis Ahmadieh · Reza Behboudi · Homayoun Ershadi · Bahman Farmanara

Synopsis No Choice (2020) follows the intense collision of three strong-willed women as a tenacious attorney champions the cause of a destitute young girl, putting her at odds with a principled physician. The narrative unfolds as these three women, each driven...

Direction Bahram Tavakoli

Cast Saber Abbar · Negar Javaherian · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Parsa Pirouzfar

Synopsis Here Without Me (2011) is a modern Iranian retelling of Tennessee Williams' classic play, The Glass Menagerie. The narrative delves into the stark contrast between aspirations and the grim realities faced by a hardworking single-parent family in present-day Tehran. The...

Direction Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Cast Akbar Abdi · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Mahaya Petrossian

Synopsis The Actor (1993) follows the journey of Akbar Abdi, a renowned film actor known for his preference for serious, art-house cinema. However, financial constraints and various life circumstances compel him to take on roles in commercial productions. Despite his resolve...

Direction Abolhassan Davoodi

Cast Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Bahram Radan · Bijan Emkanian · Baran Kosari

Synopsis Crossroads (2006) explores the profound impact on individuals and society when a tragic car accident occurs. The story revolves around a widow and her teenage son, whose lives are forever altered by the collision. Additionally, two young women, one of...

Direction Bahman Farmanara

Cast Payam Dehkordi · Jamshid Hashempur · Hossein Kazbian · Fakhri Khorvash

Direction Mohammad-Ali Talebi

Cast Hossein Mahjoub · Fatemah Motamed-Aria · Ataollah Zahed · Parvin Solaymani

Synopsis Wilderness (1988) follows the story of a dedicated teacher who finds solace in creating a garden with his students. He has grown accustomed to the tranquil, arid valleys of his new home, but the echoes of his lush, jungle-filled birthplace...