Movies and TvShows featuring "iranian-new-wave" theme.

In 'Taste of Cherry,' a middle-aged man named Mr. Badii drives around Tehran in search of someone who will bury him after he commits suicide. Along the way, he gives rides to various passengers and engages in philosophical conversations about life and death. The film explores themes of hope, despair, and self-reflection.

In the Iranian village, a young boy named Ahmed discovers that he accidentally took his classmate's notebook home. Determined to return it, he goes on a journey to find his friend's house. Along the way, Ahmed encounters various challenges and learns the importance of kindness and helpfulness. This minimalistic and postmodern film showcases the gentle and slow pace of rural life in Iran, while also exploring themes of friendship, family relationships, and education.

A woman receives a letter from her sister in Kandahar, Afghanistan, who is planning to commit suicide before the solar eclipse. Determined to save her, the woman embarks on a dangerous journey through war-torn Afghanistan, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. She encounters a drug addict, a thief, and a schoolteacher who lost his legs in a landmine explosion. With the help of a war correspondent and the United Nations, she navigates the harsh realities of life under the Taliban regime in an attempt to reach her sister in time.

The Cow is a 1969 Iranian drama film directed by Dariush Mehrjui. The story revolves around a mentally ill peasant who believes his cow is possessed and treats it as his best friend. When the cow dies, the peasant's mental health deteriorates, and he descends into madness. The film explores themes of mental illness, rural life, and the power of belief.

The House Is Black is a documentary short film that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of individuals living in an Iranian leper colony. The film explores themes of creation, desolation, suffering, and compassion, as well as the impact of illness on both individuals and society. It showcases the challenges faced by the residents and the efforts of a dedicated teacher who provides education and support to the children in the colony. Through powerful visuals and poignant storytelling, The House Is Black raises awareness about the harsh realities of leprosy and promotes empathy and understanding.

Still Life is a 1974 movie that delves into the life of an Iranian man, who is engulfed in alienation and stagnation. The film provides a tranquil portrait of the protagonist's experiences, as he seeks peace and tranquility amidst a changing world.

During the Iran-Iraq war, a teacher wanders through a border village trying to find students to teach. He faces hardships like contraband smuggling, political repression, and poverty.

The Brick and the Mirror is a dramatic movie set in Tehran. It tells the story of a taxi driver who gets caught up in the complexities of poverty and class struggle. The film portrays the challenges and hardships faced by individuals in a society divided by social classes.

Mr Ahmadi gets on an inter-city minibus for a relatively straightfoward trip. The mileu of arrivals and departures brings his journey new meaning.

THE BRIGHT DAY weaves a story that has its roots in the complexity of Iran’s draconian laws governing capital punishment. A kindergarten teacher hopes to aid the father of one of her young students, a man accused of manslaughter, by convincing each of seven reluctant witnesses to come forward. No one lacks a hidden agenda in this drama in which shades of truth collide with self-interest and the specter of payback. (Gene Siskel Film Center)

Rain Tree (Persian: درخت بارانی‎‎) is a 2001 Iranian drama film Written and directed by Hossein Shahabi.

For forty years, Esfandiar has been unconcernedly preparing corpses for the journey to their final resting place. One day, whilst preparing a burial service, he's taken ill. Might he too be mortal?

A film written and directed by Siavash

Elevator (Persian: آسانسور‎‎) is a 1995 social drama Iranian film, written and directed by Hossein Shahabi (Persian: حسین شهابی)

Forough is a middle aged woman whose husband has temporarily married with another woman. Even though that was kept secret from her, but his action is considered legal in Iran. Now the husband is in prison, due to not being able to pay second wife’s “Mehrieh” (the bride’s marriage portion).The second wife intends to receive her Mehrieh by asking the court’s permission to sell his house. Forough, the first wife, in order to not lose her home, intends to sell all she has to pay for her husband’s debt and release him from the jail.

A documentary about life and career of an eighty-year-old Iranian actress, Iran Daftari.

Echo (Persian: پژواك‎‎) is a 1997 Iranian Drama film Written and directed by Hossein Shahabi.

The Photo (Persian: عکس‎‎) is a 2001 Iranian drama film Written and directed by Hossein Shahabi

Siavash Shahabi film made in 2011.

Hundred to one hundred (Persian: صدبرابرصد‎‎) is a 1995 Iranian film written and directed by Hossein Shahabi (Persian: حسین شهابی)