No One Knows About Persian Cats is a drama film that follows a group of musicians in Iran who, while being restricted by the country's censorship and authoritarian regime, try to form a band and secure visas to perform their music abroad. They face numerous challenges and obstacles as they navigate the underground music scene, including police raids, fake passports, and restricted access to recording studios. Through their journey, they explore themes of friendship, music as a form of resistance, and the desire for creative freedom.
The Voice of Iran: Mohammad Reza Shajarian - The Copenhagen Concert is a documentary film that captures the mesmerizing performance of Iranian singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian during his concert in Copenhagen. It offers an insight into the mastery of this acclaimed singer and the beauty of Iranian music.
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble is a documentary that explores the life and music of Yo-Yo Ma, a Chinese-American cellist. The film follows the journey of the Silk Road Ensemble, a multicultural musical group founded by Ma, and their unique artistic collaboration. It delves into the lives and experiences of the ensemble members, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and the impact of music in connecting people across cultures. Through interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes footage, the film showcases the power of music as a global language of joy, understanding, and expression.
The Song of Sparrows is a drama film about Karim, a man who loses his job at an ostrich farm and embarks on a journey that changes his life. Along the way, he faces challenges and struggles, but also discovers new opportunities and forms unexpected relationships. Set in rural Iran, the film explores themes of family, love, and resilience.
Forty-something single mother Minoo is a product of the Islamic Revolution, a generation of women repressed by changes in law under the new Islamic Republic. Her daughter Pegah is a rebellious youth, part of a generation in search of an identity they're yet to find. Together they live with Minoo's mother - three women of three different generations, living in the past, present and future. When Pegah takes off on an existential journey, Minoo realizes she needs to reconnect her fracturing family, and sets out to find Pegah - encountering a myriad of Tehran characters, including an improvisational indie rock band. Things take a turn for the worse when she loses her mother along the way.
Haunted by a tragic past, a stunning music student flees her homeland and ends up in an estranged marriage in Los Angeles, where her piano teacher's lover sparks a passion in her that threatens to destroy everything.
A mafia boss seeks revenge after being betrayed by an old friend. Along the way, he navigates the complexities of an older man-younger woman relationship, a father-son reunion, and the challenges of organized crime in Iran.
A director of a television series on the history of cinema, who has been grappling with the screenplay of his first feature film, receives an assignment to oversee the installation of a television relay station in a remote region of Zahedan province. He has already hired Turkmen tribespeople for his film and selected his filming location. Meanwhile his wife, who is working on her Ph.D. dissertation about the Mongol invasion of Iran, attempts to dissuade him from accepting the assignment. One night, while working on his history of the cinema series, the director fantasizes a diegetic world that consists of clever juxtapositions of his different worlds: the history of cinema, the history of the mongol invasion, his own film idea and his imminent assignment to the desert.
Ali Mashreghi is a writer whose wife has been murdered after the night of his bitter fight with his wife. He is arrested and there is only one woman who can help him in the court of law.
Trial on the Street is a powerful drama that explores the intertwining lives of several individuals in Iran. The story delves into sensitive topics such as marriage, friendship, love, and betrayal, as well as issues like prostitution and polygamy. With a backdrop of cultural and religious norms, the film examines the complexities of personal choices and the consequences they bring. As tensions rise, the characters are faced with difficult decisions that test their dignity and challenge their moral compass. This thought-provoking movie navigates the complexities of Iranian society and leaves viewers with a profound sense of introspection.
Japan and Iran are not in close relationship. More than 4 centuries ago, however, Persian carpets were used in the festival of Takayama, a historic city in mountainous area of Honsyu. A man planned to resume the carpet in the festival, and asked Kinue, a Persian carpet designer, to design it. Kinue's husband, Makoto, is a carpet importer. They send the design to Iran to weave the carpet. But just before Makoto goes to Iran to receive the carpet, Kinue dies of a traffic accident. A month before the festival, Makoto went to Isphahan, Iran, to receive the carpet. He brings his daughter Sakura, who does not open her heart after she lost her mother. To surprise, the carpet production has not even started. It will take 3 months from the start. For Makoto it means he betrays not only the festival planners but also his late wife.
It's Winter is a poetic drama set in Iran, depicting the struggles and hardships faced by individuals during the harsh winter. The story revolves around themes of poverty, unemployment, migration, and the impact of societal issues on the lives of ordinary people.
Lili is a young medical student who lives a normal life with her mother until one night that being raped changes Lili's life.
My Tehran for Sale tells the story of a young Iranian woman who is passionate about art and dreams of pursuing a career in theater. However, she faces numerous obstacles in Tehran, including political censorship, government threats, and societal repression. The film explores her journey as she navigates through these challenges and tries to find her own voice and identity.
Verdict is a gripping crime drama that explores themes of love, revenge, and organized crime. The story revolves around a murderess who plans the murder of her husband and gets involved with an organized crime syndicate. As the plot unfolds, we see the complexities of relationships, the dark underbelly of the criminal world, and the lengths one can go for justice.
A quirky Iranian couple find themselves embroiled in a series of strange and humorous situations involving death, love, and stolen goods. As they navigate through a world filled with eccentric characters and unexpected encounters, they are forced to confront their own mortality and the absurdity of life.
This is the story of Tehran from the Qajar time (middle of 19th century) to today. Tehran has become a metropolis from a small village, now a developed city with many social problems.
The Lovers' Wind is a documentary film that takes viewers on a poetic journey through the landscapes and history of Iran. It explores themes of nature, symbolism, nationalism, and spirituality. The film showcases the beauty of Iran's diverse landscapes, from the Persian Gulf to the desert, and delves into the rich history and culture of the country. Through stunning visuals and poetic narration, The Lovers' Wind invites viewers to reflect on the connections between nature, humanity, and the passage of time.
Kheyli Vaghteh a Music Video By Shahrum Kashani