THEME EXPLORATION

Iranian cinema

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
And the Show Goes On
And the Show Goes On
1996 · Mrinal Sen
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
The Salesman
The Salesman
2016 · Asghar Farhadi
Lumière & Company
Lumière & Company
1995 · Bigas Luna & Cédric Klapisch & Lasse Hallström & Michael Haneke & Peter Greenaway & Spike Lee
2017
2017
2017 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Once Upon a Time, Cinema
Once Upon a Time, Cinema
1992 · Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
2026 · Jafar Panahi
Chronicle of a Summer
Chronicle of a Summer
1961 · Jean Rouch
46) Officier de la Legion d’Honneur from Ministry of Culture and Art of France
46) Officier de la Legion d’Honneur from Ministry of Culture and Art of France
1996 · Abbas Kiarostami
Flying Colors (, incomplete
Flying Colors (, incomplete
1917 · Frank Borzage
Le court des grands
Le court des grands
2005 · Terry Gilliam
Marquitta
Marquitta
1927 · Jean Renoir
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Abbas Kiarostami Iran

A master of Iranian neorealism who explores the complexities of Iranian life, identity, and morality through minimalist narratives that reveal profound truths about human nature and society.

 Asghar Farhadi Iran

Creates deeply humanistic dramas that examine Iranian family dynamics, social pressures, and moral dilemmas, winning international acclaim for his authentic portrayals of contemporary Iranian society.

 Jafar Panahi Iran

Known for innovative, politically engaged cinema that documents Iranian society and culture while confronting censorship, using experimental forms to capture authentic Iranian experiences despite governmental restrictions.