Country: Iran

Direction Mitra Farahani

Cast Bahman Mohassess · Mitra Farahani

Synopsis Fifi Howls from Happiness (2013) delves into the life and work of Bahman Mohassess, a renowned artist who gained prominence during the reign of the Shah. Educated in Italy, Mohassess crafted sculptures and paintings that often sparked controversy due to...

Direction Majid Majidi

Cast Mohammad Amir Naji · Amir Farrokh Hashemian · Bahare Sediqi · Fereshte Sarabandi

Synopsis Children of Heaven (1997) follows the journey of siblings Zohre and Ali, who face a significant challenge when Zohre's shoes go missing, and Ali is the one who misplaced them. Living in poverty, they struggle to find a solution. Their...

Direction Bahman Ghobadi

Cast Avaz Latif · Soran Ebrahim · Hirsh Feyssal · Saddam Hossein Feysal

Synopsis Turtles Can Fly (2004) is set in a Kurdish village near the Iran-Turkey border, where residents anxiously search for a satellite dish to stay informed about the impending American invasion of Iraq. A young boy, his sister, and her child...

Direction Abbas Kiarostami

Cast Hossain Sabzian · Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Synopsis Close-up (1990) delves into the intriguing tale of an impassioned cinephile who assumes the identity of renowned filmmaker Mohsen Makmalbaf. This thought-provoking documentary explores the essence of art and the boundaries of reality and fiction, weaving a narrative that challenges...

Direction Asghar Farhadi

Cast Peyman Moaadi · Leila Hatami · Sareh Bayat · Shahab Hosseini

Synopsis A Separation (2011) delves into the complex dynamics of a married couple, Nader and Simin, who find themselves at odds over the decision to relocate abroad. Simin is eager to move to another country to secure a brighter future for...

Direction Abolfazl Jalili

Cast Mahmood Khosravi · Limua Rahi

Synopsis Dance of Dust (1992) follows the journey of a young man named Ilia, who toils in a brick kiln. His life takes a turn when he develops feelings for Limua, a young woman who arrives with her mother to work...

Direction Abbas Kiarostami

Cast Babek Ahmad Poor · Ahmed Ahmed Poor · Kheda Barech Defai · Iran Outari

Synopsis Where is the Friend's Home? (1987) follows the journey of a young boy named Hamed who inadvertently takes home a classmate's notebook. Determined to rectify his mistake, Hamed embarks on a quest to return the notebook, navigating the challenges of...

Direction Forugh Farrokhzad

Synopsis The House Is Black (S) (1963) is a highly regarded Iranian documentary short film helmed by Forugh Farrokhzad. This poignant piece explores the daily lives and hardships within a leper colony, delving into the human experience and the inherent beauty...

Direction Majid Majidi

Cast Hossein Mahjoub · Salime Feizi · Mohsen Ramezani · Farahnaz Safari

Direction Bahman Ghobadi

Cast Amaneh Ekhtiar-Dini · Nezhad Ekhtiar-Dini · Ayoub Ahmadi · Jouvin Younessi

Synopsis A Time for Drunken Horses (2000) follows the plight of a impoverished Kurdish family in Iran as they grapple with the devastating news that their youngest member is gravely ill. The siblings, driven by desperation, embark on a perilous journey...

Direction Sohrab Shahid Saless

Cast Hibibollah Safarian · Mohammed Zamani · Anne Mohammad Tarikhi · Hedayatullah Navid

Synopsis A Simple Event (1973) follows the brief yet impactful days in the life of a young boy residing near the Caspian Sea. Struggling academically, he finds himself on the verge of expulsion from school. To support his family, he assists...

Direction Dariush Mehrjui

Cast Homayoun Ershadi · Golshifteh Farahani · Shaghayegh Farahani · Sassan Bagherpour

Synopsis The Pear Tree (1998) follows the story of a renowned author, Mahmoud, who is grappling with a severe case of writer's block. Seeking inspiration, he retreats to his family's ancestral home. There, his attention is drawn to a barren pear...

Direction Abbas Kiarostami

Cast Farhad Kheradmand · Buba Bayour · Hocine Rifahi · Ferhendeh Feydi

Synopsis And Life Goes On… (1992) is a poignant film both penned and directed by Abbas Kiarostami, set against the backdrop of a devastating earthquake. The narrative follows a film director and his young son as they journey through the rural...

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 Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Synopsis Salaam Cinema (1995) follows the unconventional journey of Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who places an advertisement in local newspapers inviting the public to audition for his upcoming film. When an overwhelming number of hopefuls turn up, Makhmalbaf seizes the opportunity...

Direction Sohrab Shahid Saless

Cast Zadour Bonyadi · Mohammed Kani · Habib Safaryan · Zahra Yazdani

Synopsis Still Life (1974) presents the stark existence of a railroad-station supervisor in an isolated region, residing in a modest single room with his wife, who weaves rugs. Upon discovering his impending retirement, he views it as a grim verdict; even...

Direction Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Cast Mirhadi Tayebi · Ali Bakshi · Ammar Tafti · Maryam Mohamadamini

Synopsis A Moment of Innocence (Bread and Flower) (1996) is a poignant semi-autobiographical narrative that delves into the formative experiences of director Mohsen Makhmalbaf during his teenage years. The story revolves around a pivotal moment when Makhmalbaf, at the age of...

Direction Majid Majidi

Cast Hossein Abedini · Zahra Bahrami · Mohammad Amir Naji · Gholam Ali Bakhshi

Synopsis Rain (2001) unfolds in a bustling construction site in contemporary Tehran, where Lateef, a 17-year-old Kurdish laborer, finds himself inexorably captivated by Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The disclosure of Rahmat's hidden truth profoundly alters the course of both their...

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 Seyfolah Samadian

Cast Abbas Kiarostami · Jafar Panahi · Juliette Binoche