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Essential Iranian Films to Watch

A journey through the heart of Persian cinema.

Children of Heaven (بچه‌های آسمان)

1997 · Majid Majidi

A touching story of two siblings who share a single pair of shoes. One of the most beloved Iranian films ever made.

Soltān-e Ghalbhā (سلطان قلب‌ها)

1968 · Mohammad Ali Fardin

The iconic romantic classic of pre-revolution Iran, cherished by generations of Iranians.

Taste of Cherry

1997 · Abbas Kiarostami

Palme d’Or winner and one of the greatest philosophical films ever made.

Where Is the Friend’s House?

1987 · Abbas Kiarostami

A young boy’s determined journey to return a classmate’s notebook becomes a tender portrait of responsibility and friendship.

Close-Up

1990 · Abbas Kiarostami

A daring blend of documentary and fiction that unpacks one man’s impersonation of a celebrated filmmaker.

The Wind Will Carry Us

1999 · Abbas Kiarostami

A quietly observant drama about a filmmaker’s visit to a remote Kurdish village, shaped by anticipation and ritual.

A Separation (جدایی نادر از سیمین)

2011 · Asghar Farhadi

Academy Award winner and one of the greatest family dramas ever made.

About Elly (درباره الی)

2009 · Asghar Farhadi

A seaside holiday unravels after a mysterious disappearance, exposing the fragile truths within a group of friends.

The White Balloon (بادکنک سفید)

1995 · Jafar Panahi

A child’s New Year’s Eve adventure through Tehran captures the wonder, worry, and resilience of childhood.

Taxi Tehran (تاکسی)

2015 · Jafar Panahi

Panahi drives a taxi through Tehran, inviting passengers into candid conversations about daily life and freedom.

This Is Not a Film (این فیلم نیست)

2011 · Jafar Panahi

Made under house arrest, this inventive self-portrait asks what remains possible when a filmmaker cannot make films.

Offside (آفساید)

2006 · Jafar Panahi

A group of young women try to enter a football stadium, revealing the absurdity and warmth of everyday resistance.

The Cow (گاو)

1969 · Dariush Mehrjui

The film that launched the Iranian New Wave.

The House Is Black (خانه سیاه است)

1963 · Forough Farrokhzad

A poetic documentary that changed the course of Iranian cinema.

The Deer (گوزن‌ها)

1974 · Masoud Kimiai

A politically charged drama following a troubled friendship in Tehran, renowned for its raw social realism.

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