Reza Behboudi

This is the story of Fahimeh Akbari, a leading lady in the musical and cultural history of Iran, an exceptional talent whose magical voice and unique style enriched both the folklore and urban musical landscapes of Iran, a pioneer who breathed new life into the music scene by introducing and marrying European tunes and rhythms with that of Gilan, Iran. Fahimeh Akbari, a figure so remarkable and revolutionary that her marked absence seems almost mythical. A familiar tale of a female artist mysteriously forgotten and seemingly erased from history books.

A young woman, Marziyeh, has led the lives of hers and her son all through the years of absence of her husband Farhad who illegally escaped to Australia with their landlord’s son. One night, after five years, Farhad comes back home and spends the night with Marziyeh, but in the morning, he vanishes once again. Marziyeh begins desperately seeking him…

The story of the last birthday begins when the Taliban have returned to power. In a city full of worries and fears, the father of the family is trying to maintain his normal life while the Taliban rule.

The Annoyed about three directors trying to make a film about social problems of violence and abuse against women and executions.

A teacher named "Ali Baharian" studied in the field of playwriting and now, after years of unemployment, he has recently started working as a literature teacher in a school. He is threatened by the principal that if he doesn't hand over his university diploma in 2 days, he will be fired! This is how the teacher goes to the town "Tonekabon" where he started studying ...

A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse.

A social media influencer accidentally kills a politician and gets into trouble.

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.

I feel like I'm crazy ... I have some sensitivity to all the CCTVs that are controlling people ... I was so overwhelmed that I felt like there was one person behind all these cameras ... She has eyes for me!

A young homeless girl supports herself as a surrogate mother for money. A human rights attorney tries to help her change her life, but ithe challenges seem insurmountable. This is a rarely seen side of Iranian society.