Iranian cinema, known for its minimalist storytelling and profound cultural critiques, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. These films often delve into themes of gender dynamics, religion, and societal issues, with children frequently at the heart of their narratives. If you're a fan of thought-provoking cinema, you're in for a treat! We've rounded up the best Iranian movies of 2024, curated based on IMDb ratings. Get ready to explore the magic of Iranian storytelling. 🌟
IMDb: 7.5
Seventy-year-old Mahin, living alone, decides to reignite her love life. A chance encounter turns into an unforgettable evening.
Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Cast: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoore Ilkhani
IMDb: 8.5
This film tells the story of Rumi, focusing on his friendship with Shams-i Tabrizi, his profound love for him, and the significant influence Shams had on his poetry and devotion to God.
Director: Hasan Fathi
Cast: Parsa Pirouzfar, Shahab Hosseini, Hande Erçel
IMDb: 6.5
This comedy follows a close-knit group of friends as they attend one of their weddings, leading to unexpected events.
Director: Sorush Sehhat
Cast: Sara Amiri, Bijan Banafshekhah, Hadi Hejazifar
IMDb: 7.8
Farah, an Iranian woman, is forced to migrate to her private planet in search of freedom. She purchases others' memories while recording her own, creating an alternate history of Iran.
Director: Farahnaz Sharifi
Cast: Farahnaz Sharifi
IMDb: 7.6
Three members of a large Afghan family start anew as refugees in Iran, unaware of the decades-long struggle that lies ahead.
Directors: Raha Amirfazli, Alireza Ghasemi
Cast: Hamideh Jafari, Bashir Nikzad, Mohammad Hosseini
IMDb: 8.8
This documentary explores the journey of a Danish-Iranian filmmaker as they trace the dramatic past of their love and family, including a six-year battle with cancer.
Directors: Roja Pakari, Emilie Adelina Monies
IMDb: 8.1
Mahboube, a woman in her thirties, decides to rent her home to a film crew for six days, disrupting her quiet and solitary life.
Director: Farshad Hashemi
Cast: Navid Aghaie, Zahra Aghapour, Milad Alikhani
IMDb: 8
After her parents' divorce, Melina lives with her grandparents but yearns to be with her mother. On her ninth birthday, she takes matters into her own hands to resolve the custody situation.
Director: Atiye Zare Arandi
IMDb: 7.5
Sara is accepted into a PhD program in philosophy at a university in Canada and has a 6 AM flight. However, her friends invite her to one last party, where things take an unexpected turn.
Director: Mehran Modiri
Cast: Mona Farjad, Samira Hassanpour, Mohammad Heidari
IMDb: 8.4
This documentary highlights the struggles of children living in a poor region of Iran who are unable to achieve their dreams due to harsh geographic conditions.
Director: Mohammad Abedi
Cast: Mohammad Abedi, Mohammad Amin Barani, Maryam Nosrati