A young woman challenges societal restrictions through her street performances, becoming an inspiration for those seeking change in her community.

Written and Directed by Soheil Beiraghi

A widow who works tirelessly at a failing factory in sanctions-gripped Iran receives a marriage proposal that could mean financial security, but could also tear her family apart.

Directed by Mahnaz Mohammadi

Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari is detained by Iranian forces who brutally interrogate him under suspicion that he is a spy.

Written and Directed by Jon Stewart

The true story of Hossain Sabzian, a cinephile who impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film.

Written and Directed by Abbas Kiarostami

Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death.

Directed by Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud

Crushed by the contraband nature of music in theocratic Iran, a talented santour player is faced with poverty, addiction and his fractured marriage.

Directed by Dariush Mehrjui

After twelve years of imprisonment by their own parents, two sisters are finally released by social workers to face the outside world for the first time.

Directed by Samira Makhmalbaf

In Afghanistan, a young girl embarks on a journey to learn to read and write, only to be met with a series of obstacles including financial strain, a series of quests and a local gang of bullies pretending to be the Taliban.

Directed by Hana Makhmalbaf

A drama about corruption and injustice in Iranian society. You are the oppressed, or you have to join the oppressor to survive.

Written and Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof

Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.

Written and Directed by Alireza Khatami