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.
