Movies and TvShows featuring "iranian-refugee" theme.

Iman is forced to flee Iran with his family in the aftermath of a devastating rumor. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch, and in order to heighten their chances of being granted asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. Rumors spread, Iman's fear and desperation begin to take a hold.

Fireflies is a drama film that explores themes of identity, migration, and self-discovery. Set in a small town in Veracruz, the movie follows a gay man who grapples with his own sense of masculinity and solitude. Through his journey, he forms a deep friendship and discovers the true meaning of belonging. The film depicts the melancholy and exile experienced by those who struggle to find their place in the world.

Aurora is a heartwarming story about an Iranian refugee named Saeed who moves to Lapland, Finland. There, he encounters a young woman named Aurora and they form a deep bond, overcoming cultural differences and prejudices. Along their journey, they navigate the challenges of love, friendship, and family, while dealing with issues such as alcoholism and broken families. Through their experiences, Saeed and Aurora discover the true meaning of acceptance and find hope in the midst of difficulties.

An audacious vérité documentary that celebrates the unvarnished lives of five gay refugees from Iran as they wait in limbo in Turkey, hoping to be granted permanent resettlement in the United States or Canada. Welcoming an American director into their homes, the refugees navigate him away from tropes of victimization, teaching him to represent them as they see themselves.