The Accordion (2010)
When their accordion is confiscated, two children contemplate the meaning or acceptance, resistance and meaningful political struggle.
The Circle (2000)
Women from prison try to stay clean and out of trouble in a country where they are not respected.
Closed Curtain (2013)
A writer and his dog retreat to a coastal villa only to have their peace disturbed by two siblings fleeing the police.
Crimson Gold (2003)
Anatomy of a murder, Iranian style.
No Bears (2022)
The director appears as himself, relocated to a rural border town to remotely oversee the making of a new film in Turkey, the story of which comes to sharply parallel disturbing events that begin to occur around him.
Offside (2006)
Documentary about Iran's female footie fans.
This Is Not A Film (2011)
Jafar Panahi's postcard from Iran.
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