Taat Films

Bahram, a censored director, embarks on a Vespa trip with producer Sadaf to clandestinely screen his film in Iran, challenging the system.

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.

After being arrested and having his medical practice shut down, an Iranian doctor loses faith in the future and resolves to end his life - but one final day among his family begins to unsettle his decision.

Student Fereshteh has to hide her illegitimate baby for one night from her parents who turn up for a surprise visit. Her friend Atefeh helps her. They embark on an odyssey through Tehran during which they must carefully weigh up who their allies are.

On her way back from work, a woman witnesses something happening in the bus. She must decide if she will reveal it or not.

Amid social unrest, Homa, an Iranian rapper, cannot seem to find her voice. In the grip of her nihilistic rage, a curious being, half-bird, half-human, emerges. What message will this presence unveil in the midst of her agony?

Narges and her friend have just a few hours to find someone to take care of her baby.

After the of premiere of his film Terrestrial Verses (co-directed by Alireza Khatami) in Cannes, Ali Asgari was banned from traveling by the Iranian authorities. But filmmakers like Asgari are not easily deterred from practicing their art, despite unceasing repressive government interference.