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Iranian Artists





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.
