Farid Ghobadi

The Reptile

Leila, trapped in an abusive marriage, secretly seeks a divorce. When her husband Amir uncovers her secret, the fragile balance of lies collapses. Hidden truths emerge, and a terrifying night reveals the real predator in a chilling climax.

Ballad of a White Cow

Mina's life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband was innocent of the crime for which he was executed, so she starts a silent battle against a cynical system for her own and her daughter's sake.

Metropole Cinema

Set in early‑1980s Abadan under siege during the Iran–Iraq war, the film centers on a group striving to keep alive the Metropol Cinema, a beloved local theater now in ruins. Against the backdrop of conflict and nostalgia, characters recall their youth, childhood memories in the cinema, and cling to hope through the survival of this cultural landmark.

About 8.AM

Everything About a Mutual Acquaintance

Javad, on a remote road having missed the last bus, happens to meet Gholamhossein, a man who was a close friend of his father. Gholamhossein tells him things about his father that he never knew.