Shahed (The Witness)

Persian

September 5, 2024

1hr 40min

Status: released

Movie Details:

Also known as	The Witness
Countries	Germany Austria
Language	Persian
Genre	Political, Drama
Release date	September 5, 2024 (Venice Film Festival)
Running time	1hr 40min
Starring	Maryam Boubani Nader Naderpour Abbas Imani Ghazal Shojaei
Directed by	Nader Saeivar
Written by	Jafar Panahi Nader Saeivar
Produced by	Said Nur Akkuş Silvana Santamaria Arash T. Riahi Sabine Gruber
Cinematography by	Rouzbeh Raiga
Edited by	Jafar Panahi
Music by	Karwan Marouf
Filming locations	Iran
Production Companies	ArtHood Films Golden Girls Filmproduktion Sky Films I
Distributor	Wady Films

Cast & Characters:

Maryam Boubani as Tarlan
Nader Naderpour
Abbas Imani
Ghazal Shojaei

Storyline:

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

About Movie:

Shahed (The Witness) is directed by Nader Saeivar, who co-wrote it with Jafar Panahi. The film stars Maryam Bobani, Nader Naderpour, Abbas Imani, and Ghazal Shojaei.

Filming began on September 25, 2023, and wrapped up on November 4, 2023. The film was shot over 39 days in Iran.

The film is premired at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.

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