2024 | Germany, Austria | Fiction

Shahed (The witness)

  • Persian - 100 mins
  • Director | Nader Saeivar
  • Writer | Nader Saeivar, Jafar Panahi
  • Producer | Said Nur Akkuş, Silvana Santamaria, Arash T. Riahi, Sabine Gruber, Nader Saeivar, Timur Savci, Emre Oskay, Seyda Akkuş

STATUS: Post-Production

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In Iran, retired dance teacher Tarlan witnesses a murder by an important government figure. When the police refuse to investigate the crime, Tarlan must decide whether to bow to political pressure or risk her reputation and livelihood in pursuit of justice.

Political Corruption Crime Justice Iran Retired Dance Teacher Witnesses Murder Government Police Refuse Investigate
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