Shorts

POLAROID

Iran │ 18 min │ Director: Sara Saadatmand

Hiding their shared living space from their parents, a young couple receives an unannounced visit from the girl’s traditional father, turning their life together upside down. 

AND ME, I'M DANCING TOO

Iran │ 21 min │ Director: Mohammad Valizadegan

A young rebellious dancer defies social constraints in a poetic act, shedding light into the daily struggles faced by women in Iran as they navigate the challenging journey towards freedom.

SUBTOTALS

Iran, Poland, Germany │ 15 min │ Director: Mohammadreza Farzad

Crafted exclusively from 8mm home movies featuring glimpses of lives of Iranians, SUBTOTALS delves into the impracticality of accounting for life's outcomes. It is a touching meditation on the uncertainties of a life that doesn’t hand you any bills.

LEFT HANDED

Iran │ 15 min │ Director: Nasrin Mohammadpour

Taking care of her children single-handedly, a hardworking factory employee comes up with a tragic idea in order to support her kids financially.

HADIS

Azerbaijan, USA, Czechia │ 9 min │ Director: Nazrin Aghamaliyeva

In a world ruled by crows and discrimination, a young girl decides to fight for justice.

THE OLD YOUNG CROW

Japan │ 12 min │ Director: Liam LoPinto

An old Iranian man recalls his young years as a young boy living with his family in Tokyo. Through his sketchbook, he reflects on the sudden disappearance of an old Japanese woman with whom he had a mysterious encounter.

PRIVATE

Iran │ 12 min │ Director: Sara Mokhavat

Fearful of the strict authorities at the school, three high school girls struggle to clear their names from an accusation that will otherwise permanently damage their lives at school and at home.