What does the Third World War have to do with Shakib's misfortunes, an Iranian man fallen into disgrace and with a broken life? The director Houman Seyyedi narrates his story in the film Jang-e jahani sevom - World War III.

Presented in the Orizzonti competition at the 79th Venice Film Festival. The film deservedly won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film and the Orizzonti Award for Best Actor to Mohsen Tanabandeh.

Shakib has lost everything. In the earthquake a few years earlier, his wife and children died.

What is the appropriate age to get married? For the twelve-year-old Iranian twins Marzieh and Razieh, their age is appropriate to get married: “Now we are adults, we must get married”. They are the protagonists of Alone, directed by Jafar Najafi, presented at the 79th Venice Film Festival.

The setting is southwestern Iran, in the province of Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari. A predominantly mountainous region and an agricultural economy with low income.

Roya, a charming Iranian, wonders about existential questions. She is the protagonist in the beautiful thriller Bi Roya – Without Her by director Arian Vazirdaftari, presented at the 79th Venice Film Festival.

Directed by Majid Majidi

Starring: Ali Nassirian, Javad Ezati, Tannaz Tabatabaei

Country: Iran

Year: 2020

Directed by Ahmad Bahrami

Starring: Touraj Alvand, Ali Bagheri, Majid Farhang, Mahdie Nassaj

Country: Iran

Year: 2020