Leaving 2025
Set in a quiet Iranian field, Leaving follows a dialogue between a house and a mountain as a family departs. It is a poetic meditation on migration and memory.
Set in a quiet Iranian field, Leaving follows a dialogue between a house and a mountain as a family departs. It is a poetic meditation on migration and memory.
Everything happens for no reason and suddenly, but its outcome and fate are no longer without reason and cause great sorrow. An Afghan girl is placed next to several Iranian men, and their positions change, and everything goes hand in hand, and in order to escape the great wrath, a disaster occurs.
A young man must hide his lover, a woman who has fled her conse vative, religious family. With a mosque nearby, even the slightest discovery of her presence could lead to a catastrophe.
A burglar breaks into a country house and discovers someone is imprisoned there.
When I was kid, I had a terrible problem with stuttering and now that I wanted to make a film and act in it, no one helped me. But I am making a film that I will direct in front of the camera and act behind the scenes! This is my daily life. Are you ready to hear?
Members of a family go to their father's house and their mother's house to perform their father's annual tradition on Eid al-Adha, and, after sacrificing a sheep, they distribute the meat among neighbors and acquaintances. Everything goes on as normal until the mother of the family, for whom this day is very important, notices an urgent problem...
An insect dreams of flying and hears of a powerful white spider that has discovered the secret of making beautiful butterflies. Setting out to find this spider, he befriends several other insects on his journey. But when he learns of the spider's evil plan, he must face his fears and rely on his new friends and determination to stop it before the spider conquers the insect world.
Documentary about Nowruz in Turkmenistan, produced in 2008
A group of old farmers in a village attend literacy classes and continue until the end of the course, becoming literate and also educating their wives at home.
An experimental 16-minute film based on a personal experience of lethargy. The monotonous and tedious life of a human being. There is an effort to move forward, but no dramatic events occur. The matter is not about suspense or revealing the plot. The focus is on sharing this lethargy and time with the audience. Part of the film belongs to the experiences of the audience, and what they construct in their minds and imagination.
A poetic short film about routine, repetition, and emotional fatigue.
Zahra is a single mother living in Iran and a psychologist. She is good at helping others out of difficulties, but in reality, her own life is in tatters: her teenage daughter's rebelliousness makes her anxious, and the rising rent puts her at risk of homelessness... She has to start looking for a place to live again. For her, finding a house is not only about finding a place to live, but also about finding a source of peace of mind.
A family of three has recently moved in and the little girl inspects the new home with curiosity ,when a small cricket finds its way into their home as a surprise visitor. But with the father’s unexpected reaction, the child’s perspective begins to shift, turning a simple encounter into something far more unsettling.
"Ode to the Soil" is a reflective documentary that delves into the deep-rooted history of wrestling in Lahijan — a city whose mud-laden arenas and spirited youth have given rise to champions who have distinguished themselves on national and international stages. More than a chronicle of a proud past, this film serves as a bridge between generations — linking the legacy of seasoned wrestlers with the aspirations of the new. It is a testament to the enduring bond between tradition and hope, nurtured in the sacred soil of the Zurkhaneh pit.
Two sisters, aged 27 and 20, are facing the challenge of a family breakdown; the older sister, Maryam, has done her best to support the family by making pottery, but the younger sister, Haniyeh, wants to solve the family's financial problem by selling drugs.
In a city ravaged by war, a brave woman struggles with a heart-wrenching dilemma. Torn between her deep love for her husband, a soldier on the front lines, and an intense, forbidden romance with a young woman, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and guilt. As she anxiously awaits news of her husband’s fate, she battles with secret desires that he may never return, freeing her to embrace the love that society forbids. This powerful film explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the human heart in the darkest of times.
A taxi driver becomes infatuated with a girl and endures many hardships to win her over and marry her.
Hamid is a young musician who is well-known in the art community and performs in hotels and cabarets.
A young man, estranged from his family, lives an aimless and unhappy life with his peers until boxing becomes his purpose. He participates in competitions, and his dedication makes him a renowned figure in the sport.