Cinematography: Hossein Jafarian

Direction Asghar Farhadi

Cast Golshifteh Farahani · Taraneh Alidoosti · Mani Haghighi · Saber Abbar

Synopsis About Elly (2009) follows Ahmad, who returns to Tehran after a failed marriage in Germany. As the holidays approach, his friend Sepideh plans a weekend retreat to the Caspian Sea with a group of old college friends. Among them is...

Direction Abbas Kiarostami

Cast Hossein Rezai · Tahereh Ladanian · Zariefh Shiva · Farhad Kheradmand

Synopsis Through the Olive Trees (1994) delves into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of a film set, specifically focusing on the interactions between the director and the cast during the production of "Zendegi Edame Darad" (1992). The narrative revolves around a local couple...

Direction Asghar Farhadi

Cast Shahab Hosseini · Taraneh Alidoosti · Babak Karimi · Mina Sadati

Synopsis The Salesman (2016) follows a young couple, played by Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidoosti, who are forced to leave their luxurious but deteriorating apartment. A kind friend provides them with a new residence, but fails to mention its previous occupant's...

Direction Asghar Farhadi

Cast Hediyeh Tehrani · Taraneh Alidoosti · Hamid Farokhnezhad · Pantea Bahram

Synopsis Fireworks Wednesday (2006) follows Rouhi, a young woman on the brink of marriage, who takes a job as a maid for the contentious couple, Morteza and Mojdeh. This decision plunges her into a tumultuous world of middle-class turmoil and hidden...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Hussein Emadeddin · Kamyar Sheissi · Azita Rayeji · Shahram Vaziri

Direction Ebrahim Hatamikia

Cast Fariborz Arabnia · Saeed Rad · Merila Zarei · Babak Hamidian

Synopsis Che (2014) chronicles the intense 48 hours of Mostafa Chamran's life, the inaugural post-Islamic Revolution defense minister of Iran. In August 1979, Ayatullah Khomeini dispatched Chamran to lead multiple military operations during the civil war in the Kordestan region, which...

Direction Mohammad-Ali Talebi

Cast Golshifteh Farahani · Azita Hajian · Mohammad Kasebi · Mehrdad Sedighiyan

Synopsis The Wall (2008) follows the story of a daring stuntman who meets his end while performing a thrilling motorcycle acrobatic stunt. In the aftermath of his tragic demise, his children, Setareh and Shahab, are left to grapple with their loss....

Direction Maziar Miri

Cast Pegah Ahangarani · Saeed Changizian · Yaghma Golrouee · Tina Pakravan

Synopsis Sara and Ayda (2017) follows the journey of two close friends, Sara and Ayda, who find themselves in a challenging situation when one of their reputations is at risk. Determined to assist each other, they embark on a mission to...

Direction Tahmineh Milani

Cast Niki Karimi · Merila Zarei · Mohammad Reza Forutan · Atila Pesiani

Synopsis Two Women (1999) follows the journeys of two ambitious architecture students as they navigate the initial tumultuous years of the Islamic Republic. The film delves into their personal and professional struggles, highlighting the challenges they face in a rapidly changing...

Direction Adel Yaraghi

Cast Behnam Asgari · Amir Salamati · Shahab Hosseini · Mehdi Nt

Synopsis Final Exam (2016) centers on Farhad, a highly regarded mathematics educator, who is set to marry the mother of one of his students. However, the young student, far from welcoming Farhad as a new paternal figure, spends his days cruising...

Direction Homayoun Assadian

Cast Negar Javaherian · Behrouz Shaibi · Javad Ezati · Sahar Dolatshahi

Synopsis Gold and Copper (2011) follows the journey of a theology student who relocates to Tehran with his wife and young children to pursue his Koranic studies. When his wife is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he must adapt to new responsibilities....

Direction Bahman Ghobadi

Cast Amir Aghaee · Denizhan Akbaba · Funda Eryigit · Fatih Al

Synopsis The Four Walls (2021) follows the story of Boran, whose once-unobstructed view of the ocean is now blocked by a newly constructed building. This new structure brings an unexpected tragedy into Boran's life, altering his world in profound and unsettling...

Direction Rakhshan Bani Etemad

Cast Golab Adineh · Minoo Farshchi · Mani Kasraian · Baran Kosari

Synopsis The May Lady (1998) follows the journey of a recently divorced single mother who is also a dedicated documentary filmmaker. She faces the challenge of balancing her deep love for her teenage son with her desire to find adult companionship....

Direction Rakhshan Bani Etemad

Cast Farimah Farjami · Abolfazl Poorarab · Atefeh Razavi · Reza Karam Rezai

Synopsis Nargess (1992) presents a piercing examination of individuals who navigate life beyond the boundaries of Islamic law. The film delves into the complexities and challenges faced by those who choose to exist outside these societal norms, offering a raw and...

Direction Homayoun Assadian

Cast Saber Abbar · Lida Abbasi · Shahrokh Forutanian · Mohammad Kart

Synopsis Kissing the Moon-Like Face (2012) delves into the poignant narrative of two elderly women, Ehteramossadat and Forugh, who have been inseparable neighbors and close kin for over four decades. Their lives are intertwined by a profound and enduring grief: the...

Direction Rakhshan Bani Etemad

Cast Golab Adineh · Mohammad Reza Forutan · Baran Kosari · Ebrahim Sheibani

Synopsis Under the Skin of the City (2001) follows the life of Tuba, who toils daily at a demanding textile factory in Iran. Each evening, she returns home to face a myriad of family issues. Her pregnant daughter endures regular abuse...