Language: Persian (Farsi)

PG

Cutting Through Rocks (اوزاک يوللار)

UK Premiere

Cutting Through Rocks (اوزاک يوللار)

A wind of change moves through a remote Iranian village in the form of Sara Shahverdi—its first elected councilwoman. With unwavering determination, she challenges patriarchal norms, by fighting for womens’ right to property and to participate in decisions that affect...

UK Premiere
Sara Khaki & Mohammadreza Eyni
2025
1hr 35 mins
15+

Bridging the Gap Shorts

World Premiere

Bridging the Gap Shorts

EIFF is delighted to partner with Scottish Documentary Institute to present the short documentary films created through the Bridging the Gap training programme. Inner forces and outside influences shape this collection of short documentaries which take us into intimate, poetic...

World Premiere
Various
2025
1hr 15 mins
15+

Mortician

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Mortician

Director Abdolreza Kahani (A SHRINE) returns to EIFF with another entirely original and gripping character study and puzzle piece. A reclusive mortician faces an unusual request from a dissident singer in hiding, their bond providing the beating heart of this...

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2025
1hr 35min mins

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