Bahman Mohassess was a celebrated artist at the time of the Shah. Trained in Italy, he created sculptures and paintings in his homeland. But audiences more
Bahman Mohassess was a celebrated artist at the time of the Shah. Trained in Italy, he created sculptures and paintings in his homeland. But audiences often took offence at the pronounced phalli on his mostly naked bronze figures and his work was regularly censored. All traces of him were lost after the revolution. It was said he destroyed his remaining paintings and disappeared. close
Yeva is a young woman who escapes her influential in-laws with her daughter Nareh, after her husband’s tragic death and takes refuge in one of the villages more
Yeva is a young woman who escapes her influential in-laws with her daughter Nareh, after her husband’s tragic death and takes refuge in one of the villages of Karabakh, Armenia… Yeva is a complete stranger in this village and is obliged to live her daily life in disguise. close
Nayyerr is an orphan girl who is taken care of by her old aunt Effat, and she is pregnant by a young man named Morteza. Morteza is a young man who has more
Nayyerr is an orphan girl who is taken care of by her old aunt Effat, and she is pregnant by a young man named Morteza. Morteza is a young man who has evaded military service many times and his term of service has been extended. He escapes from service again and goes to his hometown Anzali, and after learning about the problem of Nayyer, he persuades her to have an abortion. close
It's interesting to know that SpongeBob and his friend Patrick, who travel to Iran for the first time, catch their attention with their hamburgers until they notice something happening.
It's interesting to know that SpongeBob and his friend Patrick, who travel to Iran for the first time, catch their attention with their hamburgers until they notice something happening. close
Tara, the young beautiful widow, returns with her two young children from country to her village. On her way home, she finds out that her grandfather more
Tara, the young beautiful widow, returns with her two young children from country to her village. On her way home, she finds out that her grandfather has passed away. She distributes grandpa’s belongings among her neighbours. But there remains an old sword that no one will accept. One day on the road, she meets an ancient warrior. He claims that his clan have sent him to present time to take the old sword back. Tara finally submits the sword to him, but he returns upon realizing that he has fallen powerfully in love with her. close
According to Iranian law, Bahara's husband must accompany her during driving lessons: a girl cannot be alone with an instructor. Two men don't get along.
According to Iranian law, Bahara's husband must accompany her during driving lessons: a girl cannot be alone with an instructor. Two men don't get along.
5-minute film about the fact that despite difficult living conditions and widespread poverty in the hearts of children there is always a place for joy.
5-minute film about the fact that despite difficult living conditions and widespread poverty in the hearts of children there is always a place for joy. close
A brilliant and misunderstood Iranian writer struggles to pursue his ambitious goal of bringing together Metallica and Kabul Dreams, Afghanistan's first rock band.
A brilliant and misunderstood Iranian writer struggles to pursue his ambitious goal of bringing together Metallica and Kabul Dreams, Afghanistan's first rock band. close
This is a story about two young people in love with music. One of the heroes is a young man from a village who, after hearing a game of Nei, wanted to more
This is a story about two young people in love with music. One of the heroes is a young man from a village who, after hearing a game of Nei, wanted to learn how to play it and went to Tehran to enter a music school. Although his father is extremely religious against his passion for music, his mother supports him. He also finds support from a wealthy girl in the city, who, in turn, learns to play Dafa and fully shares his passion for music. close
"10 on Ten" is a 2004 Iranian documentary film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film more
"10 on Ten" is a 2004 Iranian documentary film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. Looking to his own art for inspiration, Abbas Kiarostami reflects on his techniques of filming and how he taped certain sequences in "Ten" in 2001. close
10 short films that were shot by young professional teams from different countries in Tatarstan. Kazan is magical, romantic, poetic, through the eyes more
10 short films that were shot by young professional teams from different countries in Tatarstan. Kazan is magical, romantic, poetic, through the eyes of those who came to visit once and fell in love with this beautiful city forever. close
Iran's national women’s futsal team makes the Asian Games final in Malaysia. But at the airport on departure day, the team captain finds her husband hasn’t more
Iran's national women’s futsal team makes the Asian Games final in Malaysia. But at the airport on departure day, the team captain finds her husband hasn’t signed the document to permit her exit from the country. close
This film is an emotional perception of what he saw in the camps for Afghan refugees, a desire to remind people that the lives of the Afghan people have more
This film is an emotional perception of what he saw in the camps for Afghan refugees, a desire to remind people that the lives of the Afghan people have changed since the whole world suddenly spoke about them and promised to help. “Bosmy in Herat” is not only a cry for help, but also an ode to life. close
A rural Iranian school is conducted in a tent. A man, apparently a school inspector, visits the class and asks the students to answer several questions. more
A rural Iranian school is conducted in a tent. A man, apparently a school inspector, visits the class and asks the students to answer several questions. The man then explains that he is merely a passerby who wanted to know about the school. The teacher then asks a student to tell the man about the time the wind blew the school away. close
Golsa is a 16-year-old girl living with her family in a small town near Tehran. She spends most of her time hanging out with a group of friends. One day more
Golsa is a 16-year-old girl living with her family in a small town near Tehran. She spends most of her time hanging out with a group of friends. One day the group decide on a course of action the consequences of which will have unexpected results and turn their little bit of fun into something far more complicated. close
The lack of communication between the mother and the father of a 13 year old, leads inevitably to a divorce. During this ordeal their son, feeling out more
The lack of communication between the mother and the father of a 13 year old, leads inevitably to a divorce. During this ordeal their son, feeling out of place, befriends some troubled older kids and gets involved in murder. close
Tehran's air pollution has reached maximum levels because of thermal inversion. Unmarried 30-something Niloofar lives with her aged mother, and stays more
Tehran's air pollution has reached maximum levels because of thermal inversion. Unmarried 30-something Niloofar lives with her aged mother, and stays busy with her alterations shop. When doctors insist that her mother must leave smoggy Tehran for her respiratory health, Niloofar’s brother and family elders decide that she must also move away to accompany her mother. Now Niloofar is torn between family loyalty and living her own life. As the youngest she has always obeyed their orders. Can she stand up for herself this time? close
Rand Martin stars in this tense actioner as a drug runner who decides to turn the tables on his longtime employer -- a powerful druglord and gangster more
Rand Martin stars in this tense actioner as a drug runner who decides to turn the tables on his longtime employer -- a powerful druglord and gangster -- by paying him back in piles and piles of revenge. As a means to an end, the ex-drug runner joins forces with a concerned citizen. Together, they dig in deep and attempt to bring the unscrupulous kingpin's empire to its knees. close
Opening in remote Kurdistan, Eine Hand Voll Gras introduces us to the impoverished family of 10-year-old Kendal (Arman Inci). In desperate need for cash more
Opening in remote Kurdistan, Eine Hand Voll Gras introduces us to the impoverished family of 10-year-old Kendal (Arman Inci). In desperate need for cash to fund his older sister's wedding, Kendal's parents allow themselves to be persuaded by Kendal's uncle (Ercan Durmaz), who lives in Germany, to let the boy go to Germany to make some money. Upon their arrival in Hamburg, the uncle is arrested and Kendal ends up in the temporary care of Hellkamp (Oliver Korittke), a cabby with a shady past. ... close
Rana has chosen a path in order to support her family, while Adineh (Eddie) has fled his home and city to escape his complicated situation as a transsexual more
Rana has chosen a path in order to support her family, while Adineh (Eddie) has fled his home and city to escape his complicated situation as a transsexual man prevented from living as his true self by his family. They find themselves on the same journey and caused to know each other in a better way. close
Ukrainian sculptor who is taking wife's death hard acquires the hope to begin a new life after appearance of Iraqi refugee. He desires to fall in love more
Ukrainian sculptor who is taking wife's death hard acquires the hope to begin a new life after appearance of Iraqi refugee. He desires to fall in love not taking into consideration the rival of young soldier. close
Acclaimed director Abolfazl Jalili offers a compassionate story of the young Afghan refugee who lives illegally in Iran. 14-year-old Kaim drifts to the more
Acclaimed director Abolfazl Jalili offers a compassionate story of the young Afghan refugee who lives illegally in Iran. 14-year-old Kaim drifts to the Delbaran crossing on the Afghan-Iran border, where he finds work at a coffee shop frequented by truck drivers. He feels at home in this small oasis of friendliness, though the sounds of war can be heard in the background, violent bandits prowl the roads, and opium is everywhere. As we watch Kaim run from one task to another day after day, we soon realize that we are watching a boy who is being cheated out of his childhood. close
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing more
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and modernization, highlighting the role of the Shah and NIOC in that direction. Under its auspices, Ebrahim Golestan directed A FIRE (1961), a highly visual treatment of a seventy-day oil well fire in the Khuzestan region of southwestern Iran. This film was edited by the Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad and won two awards at the Venice Film Festival in 1961. close
Two men are on their way to Denver City to settle a personal score. One is looking for the murderer of his father, the other for a former friend who stole more
Two men are on their way to Denver City to settle a personal score. One is looking for the murderer of his father, the other for a former friend who stole his gold. They're joined by a third person, a mysterious pistolero. close