List of Movies from Iran

Three members of an extended Afghan family start their lives over in Iran as refugees, unaware they face a decades-long struggle ahead to be "at home".

Shireen is Ahmed's wife and plans to go to France to study. But before she can make the trip she must obtain permission from her husband to travel abroad. Ahmed did not agree with her leaving the country. Shireen arrived in Tehran...

Sixty-year-old Mahmoud has a different view of the world than ordinary people: he cannot distinguish between reality and illusion. Through the lens, we get a glimpse of this life of ecstasy and pain: through interviews with core f...

Childhood innocence and the adult world clash in the world premiere of this prescient drama from Iranian filmmaker Amir Toodehroosta. With a background in advertising and short films, Toodehroosta has frequently used filmmaking to...

An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform. She admits that she's nothing but a "female" and explores the roots of this idea in her school years.

Iranian female judoka Leila and her coach Maryam, who travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran's first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic orde...

Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. These st...