Holy Spider 2022 ( 7.277)

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.

Stranger at the Gate 2022 ( 6.2)

A U.S. Marine plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the people he sets out to kill.

Stranger at the Gate 2022 ( 6.2)

A U.S. Marine plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the people he sets out to kill.

Stranger at the Gate 2022 ( 6.2)

A U.S. Marine plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the people he sets out to kill.

Baran 2001 ( 7.512)

On a building site in present-day Tehran, Lateef, a 17-year-old Turkish worker is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both their lives.

Be Human Once a Week 2021

This film tells the story of two brothers who have different lifestyles and thoughts. When their father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, their lives undergo many changes and developments. Each of the brothers, at each stage of the strange events that happen to them during the film, understands the shortcomings and flaws of their lifestyle and changes it.

The Accordion 2010 ( 5.9)

A couple of children earn their living by playing music on the streets of Teheran. But a thief steals their accordion.

The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli 2023

Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, The Journey is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters.

Gilaneh 2005 ( 5.8)

A mother's courage, hardship, and love, in times of war. In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, Gilane escorts her pregnant daughter, Maygol, from the relative calm of their village, Espili, into war-torn Tehran to search for Maygol's husband, Rahman. The journey is arduous and what they find when they reach the capital is dismaying and frightening. Fifteen years later, as another war begins in Iraq, Gillane is at home caring for her son Ismael, who suffers from epilepsy, a byproduct of war. As she cares for him, she hopes for a visit from the doctor and from another daughter, Atefah. "Better be a dog than a mother," she says.

Dancing in the Dust 2004 ( 7.4)

When forced to divorce his wife by family and social pressure because her mother is a prostitute, Nazar works double shifts to pay back the loan he took out for his impulsive wedding and to pay some ongoing restitution to his sweet jilted bride, Reyhaneh. When he falls behind in the payments he flees the police and ends up in the desert with an uncommunicative old man who catches poisonous snakes for their venom. These two are forced to coexist in the desert, because Nazar is unwilling to return to the city and wants to catch snakes to make enough money to settle his debts. His verbose, chattering annoys the reticent old man until Nazar's life is endangered.

Monster 1976

Web-mistress N/A

After receiving an enigmatic message from his eccentric friend, a young man arrives at a boarding house to discover that his friend has vanished under mysterious circumstances. He begins finding himself under the influence of a mysterious power.

The Accordion 2010 ( 5.9)

A couple of children earn their living by playing music on the streets of Teheran. But a thief steals their accordion.

Numb 2023 ( 7)

This time the action is restricted to a kindergarten, a world seemingly far removed from real life in Iran. Pre-school is the first and last time boys and girls can learn together freely before entering the strictly segregated education system. Much like the dog in Toodehroosta’s well received first feature Paat (2013), six-year-old Roham plays the often silent witness to the actions unfurling around him. As his curiosity grows, the complicated real lives of the other pupils start to unravel.

Treasure Without Place 2009

Some of the first Iranian graphic designers talk about the history of graphic in Iran.

Hush! Girls Don't Scream 2013 ( 6.611)

Hours before her scheduled marriage, young bride-to-be Shirin murders a man. The crime is completely unexpected and goes against everything we know of her. We learn that Shirin has had two unsuccessful marriage attempts, and is deeply psychologically troubled. But as the dark secrets in her past are slowly revealed, exposing a childhood of neglect, abuse, and the tragic history of two previous failed marriages, the characters must face their own battles with justice, retribution, and morality.

Agreement 2018 ( 10)

A short film about marriage and divorce

Crab 2020 ( 8)

A shy, withdrawn boy has his heart on being in the school theater group, but the only role offered to him is that of a crab.

Asho 2019

Asho knows not only how to deal with goats, he also knows about films. He tries to see at least one a day. His favourite director is Tim Burton. Always on the road (Asho means "eagle"), the Iranian shepherd's son dreams of being an actor. By his side: his cousin and future wife Pari. Pari thinks that if Asho becomes a star, then so should she. But they both have been for a long time: This is their behind-the-scenes.

Toofan's blow 1994