#23: ABC Africa
Over the course of a ten-day visit to Uganda, Abbas Kiarostami uses his camera to capture and caress the faces of a thousand orphans.
#22: Dingomaro
Since his Internet hit, “Bad Shans” (hard luck), Hamid Said has become one of the most famous black musicians in Iran. He’s traveling by motorbike across the province of Hormozgan, which is situated in the South of the country on the Persian Gulf,
#20: The Glass House
The fringes of Iranian society can be a lonely place, especially if you are a teenage girl with few resources to fall back on.
#19: Trucker and the Fox
Newly released from a psychiatric hospital after a bout of severe depression brought on by the death of his pet fox, truck driver Mahmood Kiyani Falavarjani returns to his family, work, and favorite hobby - filmmaking.
#17: Iranien (Iranian)
Mehran Tamadon brings a European sensibility and sense of humor to a surreal encounter he engineers by inviting four bearded defenders of the Islamic Republic of Iran to debate basic issues with him, like the need for women to wear headscarves and freedom of the press.
#14: Caged / Street Sultans (2 films)
“Caged” tells the story of the iconic MMA athlete, Reza Madadi. Reza fled Iran at the age of 12 and went to Sweden as a refugee. / Street Sultans is a Documentary about Parkour in Iran.
#13: Before The Revolution
During the 60’s and 70’s thousands of Israelis are living in Tehran, enjoying a special relationship with the Shah and his dictatorial rule.
#24: Molf-e Gand / I Saw Shoush (2 films)
In this one sequence-plan documentary, Mohammad satirically talks about his childhood memories and his strong sixth sense (Molf-e Gand) during the Iran-Iraq war.
#10: The Bathhouse That Wanted To Keep On Being A Bathhouse
After finding that his shower isn’t working just when he needs to get ready for an important ceremony, our narrator decides to set off in search of a public bathhouse in Tehran.
#9: Park Mark / Mory Wants A Wife (2 films)
‘Park Mark’ follows the life of a man during one night, roaming the streets of Tehran, stealing from charity boxes that are installed all over town. / The film documents Mori’s struggles with the issues of living in poverty and with his utter sexual frustration as a single man living