Ali Asgari — Director (9)

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A Bit of Light (2026)
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other title: Un peu de lumière / کمی نور
After being arrested and having his medical practice shut down, an Iranian doctor loses faith in the future and resolves to end his life - but one final day among his family begins to unsettle his decision.

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Higher than Acidic Clouds (2024)
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other title: Balatar az abrhaye asidi
After the of premiere of his film Terrestrial Verses (co-directed by Alireza Khatami) in Cannes, Ali Asgari was banned from traveling by the Iranian authorities. But filmmakers like Asgari are not easily deterred from practicing their art, despite unceasing repressive government interference.

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Terrestrial Verses (2023)
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★ 7.0 9 ratings
阿里·阿斯加里 / 阿利雷扎·哈塔米 actor: 萨达芙·阿斯佳丽 / Ardeshir Kazemi …
other title: 人间诗句 / یه های زمینی …
A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse.

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Bache (2014)
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other title: 襁褓婴孩 / La Bambina …
女大學生娜吉獨自撫養的不只是襁褓中的嬰兒,更是未婚生子的秘密。當父母執意進城探訪,娜吉與她的閨蜜只剩半天時間,必須在保守的伊朗城市中,想辦法安置她可憐的孩子。

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Witness (2020)
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阿里·阿斯加里 actor: Anahita Afshar / Nasrin Kourdi …
other title: Świadek / شاهد …
A mother helps an elderly woman in a shopping mall in Tehran. A tragedy occurs, brutally confronting her with the impact of her actions.

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Disappearance (2017)
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other title: 失踪 / ناپدید شدن
On a cold winter’s night in modern Tehran, a couple of young lovers run into a serious problem, and they have just a few hours to come up with a solution. They go from hospital to hospital in search for help, but none of the hospitals will admit the young woman and provide her with the medical attention she desperately requires. While they try hard to find a way to solve the problem, they have to hide what is happening from their parents. Moreover, their relationship is facing a crisis and will suffer dire consequences. Caught between conservative traditions and modern day desires, the couple must face their uncertain future.