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074 - Samad in the Way of the Dragon ft. Behtash Fazlali

2026/10/09

After discovering Bruce Lee at the cinema, a Samad opens his own martial arts dojo in the village, finding himself caught in a hilarious game of double espionage between the police and a gang of dangerous criminals. Written and Directed by Parviz Sayyad

073 - Crimson Gold

2026/09/03

After a humiliated Tehran pizza delivery man is repeatedly confronted by the city's brutal class divide, a string of every day indignities pushes him towards a desperate jewelry store robbery. Directed by Jafar Panahi

072 - Bidad

2026/08/20

A young woman challenges societal restrictions through her street performances, becoming an inspiration for those seeking change in her community. Written and Directed by Soheil Beiraghi

071 - Son-Mother

2026/08/06

A widow who works tirelessly at a failing factory in sanctions-gripped Iran receives a marriage proposal that could mean financial security, but could also tear her family apart. Directed by Mahnaz Mohammadi

070 - Hollywood Hitjobs: Rosewater

2026/07/23

Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari is detained by Iranian forces who brutally interrogate him under suspicion that he is a spy. Written and Directed by Jon Stewart

069 - Close-Up (ft. Tara Aghdashloo)

2026/07/09

The true story of Hossain Sabzian, a cinephile who impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film. Written and Directed by Abbas Kiarostami

068 - Chicken With Plums

2026/06/12

Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. Directed by Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud

067 - Santouri (ft. Sepideh Yadegar)

2026/05/29

Crushed by the contraband nature of music in theocratic Iran, a talented santour player is faced with poverty, addiction and his fractured marriage. Directed by Dariush Mehrjui

066 - The Apple

2026/05/14

After twelve years of imprisonment by their own parents, two sisters are finally released by social workers to face the outside world for the first time. Directed by Samira Makhmalbaf

065 - Buddah Collapsed Out of Shame

2026/04/30

In Afghanistan, a young girl embarks on a journey to learn to read and write, only to be met with a series of obstacles including financial strain, a series of quests and a local gang of bullies pretending to be the Taliban. Directed by Hana Makhmalbaf

064 - A Man of Integrity

2026/04/16

A drama about corruption and injustice in Iranian society. You are the oppressed, or you have to join the oppressor to survive. Written and Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof

063 - The Things You Kill

2026/04/02

Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. Written and Directed by Alireza Khatami

062 - Gabbeh

2026/03/21

When an old couple washes their gabbeh rug - a young woman magically appears and tells them her life story. Written and Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

061 - The Persian Version

2026/03/05

When a large Iranian-American family gathers, a family secret is uncovered that catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past, and to discover they are more alike than they know. Written and Directed by Maryam Keshavarz

060 - Hollywood Hitjobs: The Terminal (ft. Pouya)

2026/02/19

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded at JFK airport and must take up temporary residence there. Directed by Steven Spielberg

★★★★★

sunbunz666 2025/01/17

Very enjoyable

Rarely can I unpack these beautiful, layered films with friends or with the right words so listening to these has been an absolute pleasure. I hope yo...

Soroushantikchi 2024/05/15

One of my favorites

I love this podcast. Having left Iran when u was 14, I haven’t watched many Iranian movies. I feel this podcast connects me to my heritage and my cult...

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