A realistic and well-made Kurdish drama that’s absolutely devastating
Close-Up (1990)
9.0
An ingenious docufiction classic and a passionate examination of storytelling and cinema
Where Is the Friend’s House?
8.5
A child tries to do right by his friend in this moving portrait of life in rural Iran
Fifi Howls from Happiness (2014)
8.2
The unknown story of "Iran's Picasso" rescued moments away from his death
Hit the Road (2021)
8.4
A uniquely mysterious spin on the family vacation movie, with a sobering real-world twist
Osama (2003)
8.9
A devastating and important account of the oppression of Afghan women under Taliban rule
The Salesman (2016)
9.1
Another fascinating look at family dynamics in Iran from the director of A Separation
A Hero (2021)
8.6
Another complex Iranian drama from the director of A Separation
Under the Shadow (2016)
7.8
Terrestrial Verses (2023)
7.8
A subtle yet subversive snapshot of the absurdity of authoritarianism
Persepolis (2007)
8.9
A free spirit comes of age in war-torn Iran
A Separation (2011)
9.7
Iranian star director Asghar Farhadi’s delicate drama deals with the complexity of human morals and serves as a perfect introduction to the rich film culture of Iran