Shot in secrecy while Panahi serves a ban on making films imposed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. No Bears tells two parallel love stories in which the partners are thwarted by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of superstition, and the mechanics of power. (Jafar Panahi, 2022). Available on Criterion Channel. 

The Deer is a typical Kimiai-style tale of friendship and honour. When a good man fallen on hard times meets his erstwhile protégé, fate puts their relationship to the ultimate test: will you die for me? (Masud Kimiai, 1974)

The Deer can be seen on YouTube - unfortunately no subtitles are provided. 

Eight-year-old Ahmed has mistakenly taken his friend Mohammad's notebook. He wants to return it, or else his friend will be expelled from school. The boy determinedly sets out to find Mohammad's home in the neighbouring village. (Abbas Kiarostami, 1987) - The film can be watched on the Criterion Channel with subtitles, or on Youtube without.