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A Separation (originally in Persian: جدایی نادر از سیمین - Jodaeiye Nader Ez Simin) is a 2011 dramatic film written and directed by Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi. The critically acclaimed production has drawn particular attention for its exploration of themes such as moral ambiguity, individual responsibility, and class conflict. The film offers a multi-layered social critique centered on a couple undergoing a divorce in Iran. Plot The film revolves around a middle-class coup

Close-Up (Original Persian title: Nema-ye nazdik, international English title: Close-Up) is a 1990 feature film written and directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film stands out for its hybrid structure blending documentary and fiction, its use of real people reenacting their own stories, and its philosophical reflections on the nature of cinema. As one of the key works of the Iranian New Wave, it has earned international acclaim and occupies a distinguished place in Kiarostami’s career. Close-Up ch

Under the Olive Trees (Zire Darakhatan Zeyton), internationally known as Through the Olive Trees, is a 1994 drama film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. A co-production between Iran and France, this film is the final installment of Kiarostami’s cinematic trilogy known in film literature as the “Koker Trilogy.” The other two films in the trilogy are Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987) and And Life Goes On (1992). Plot and Narrative The film narrates, in a minimalist style, the continuation of

Where Is the Friend’s House? (Persian: Khane-ye doust kodjast?) is a dramatic, family-themed film written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami in 1987. The film centers on eight-year-old Ahmed, who accidentally takes his friend’s notebook and embarks on a journey to return it. Starring Ahmed Ahmed Poor and Mohammad Reza NematZadeh, the film has received international acclaim for its minimalist storytelling and authentic performances. A Scene from the Film (IMDb) " image-alternate="

Baran is a 2001 Iranian drama film written and directed by Majid Majidi. The film reveals the lives of Afghan refugees working illegally in Iran and the social dynamics among them, while also telling the heartfelt story of a young worker’s growing romance. The lead roles are played by Hossein Abedini (Latif) and Zahra Bahrami (Baran). Synopsis Latif is a 17-year-old boy working in light labor at a construction site in Tehran. His life changes when Rahman, an Afghan refugee who is later revealed

Where Is My Friend’s House? (Persian: Khane-ye doust kodjast?) is a dramatic and family-themed film written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami in 1987. The film centers on eight-year-old Ahmed, who accidentally takes his friend’s notebook and embarks on a journey to return it. Starring Ahmed Ahmed Poor and Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, the film has received international acclaim for its minimalist storytelling and performances. Plot Where Is My Friend’s House? begins when eight-year-