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. Progressing along a rough timeline from birth to death, each story is shot in a static camera angle as a single petitioner negotiates with an authority figure hovering just outside of frame, who is practiced in the language of doublespeak.
At the same time as the 2014 World Cup games in Brazil, two young people are making plans in their heads that will face many problems...
Fereydoon is well known for honesty who neighbors give him their house key when they are on a trip. It gets complicated when his ex-con brother-in-law comes for a visit.
"Doodkash" humorously depicts the lives of individuals grappling with financial struggles and various life challenges. Some, like Firooz, get back on their feet with determination, while Nosrat, looks towards the hands of others for help.
The story of the film is about a young man who misleads others because of his two promises and he uses this opportunity for himself...
In this TV series, Pejman Jamshidi, a former player of Iran's national football team, plays himself, portraying the role of a former Persepolis star. He plays a footballer who, despite his best efforts, has been unable to find a team for the fourth consecutive season. Nevertheless, Pejman remains immersed in the world of fame. Alongside his manager, he searches for a team, and during this journey, interesting events unfold for him and his manager.
Ardeshir Kazemi is an Iranian actor. Kazemi's date of birth has frequently been given as 9 September 1920. In a 2023 interview, Kazemi clarified that this was incorrect, and that he was in fact born on 20 November 1938. He also dismissed the myth that he was the oldest actor in Iranian cinema or television.
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