Asghar Naghizade

From Karkhe to Rhein

Young veteran Saeed, who is suffering from visual problems due to injuries sustained during the Iran-Iraq War, is sent to Germany for treatment and recuperation. Once there, he is reunited with his sister Leyla, who is now married to a German citizen. The siblings struggle to reconnect in a foreign land, while Saeed prepares himself for surgery that could change his life. A tragic exploration of the horrific repercussions of war.

The Immigrant

A man who controls small airplanes to detect Iraq's front line, is put in danger not being able to return.

The Glass Agency

An armed veteran of the Iran-Iraq War takes hostages at a travel agency after failing to raise enough money for his injured comrade to travel abroad for medical treatment.

Union of the Righteous

Amir, who defuses missiles that fall on Iranian territory, insists on celebrating his wedding despite the dangerous situation made by the Iran-Iraq War.

The Glass Eye

A propaganda Basij member named "Qasem" (Alireza Eshaghi) is sent to the front. Although his job is to promote and take pictures of scenes of fighters clashing with Iraqi soldiers, he goes to the front lines to help. His camera films the entire incident.

Green Ashes

A filmmaker named Hadi is sent to Croatia to complete his research for a film. Aziz, Hadi’s friend, gives him a cassette tape, a piece of image, and a half a piece of plaque in order to find a girl named Fatima. Alongside a Farsi-speaking Bosnian woman, Hanifa, Hadi begins his quest for Fatima.

The Report of a Celebration

An examination of the issues of the Iranian youth in the aftermath of the disputed 2009 presidential election.

Empty Hands

Maryam's husband has been a prisoner of war for many years. Maryam leaves the house at night, her daughter suspicious of her. An anonymous call from Maryam's relationship with a stranger says.