From Isfahan to Abarkooh

In this experimental Iranian film, a being who has turned its back on the familiar and ordinary daily life embarks on a quest to find an escape to the beyond. It eventually reaches those who have already attained liberation and joins them. Leaving behind the ruins of its past days, it becomes part of another group of beings from a different world.

"The film was one of the most controversial films and makes positives and opposite comments around it. i asked nassib so many times that send me a copy of film to me but he didn't have copy of that. Iranian state television, did not consider his request. I knew there is one copy of film in Cinematheque Francaise... Henri Langlois, director and founder of Cinematheque Francaise who one of the main characters in cinema, loves that film. Nassib went to pairs for representation his film, (This only goes to travel abroad). "

The film "Anahita," directed by Nasib Nasibi in 1970 (1349 in the Iranian calendar), is a historical and adventure film from pre-revolutionary Iran. The story is centered around the Anahita Temple in Kangavar, one of Iran's significant ancient monuments. The movie tells the story of a group of archaeologists and researchers who set out to explore and study the Anahita Temple in Kangavar. The Anahita Temple is one of the most important and ancient religious sites in Iran, dedicated to Anahita, the goddess of waters and fertility. Throughout the story, the group faces various challenges and obstacles, primarily focusing on the dynamics between the characters and the discovery of ancient secrets hidden within the temple. The film intertwines historical and supernatural elements, aiming to depict the connection between people and their ancient past and its impact on their current lives.