Lions of Mesopotamia
Featured Films
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1h 2m
شیران بین النهرین
Directed by Mehrdad Ahmadpour • 2023 • Iran/Canada
In a nation ravaged by war, an underdog football team rises from the ashes to achieve the unimaginable. This documentary chronicles Iraq's incredible journey to becoming the Champions of Asia in 2007, showcasing resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
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عیدولوژی
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To Stay
ماندن
Directed by Mani Haghighi • 1997-2001 • Iran
To Stay is a rare and intimate documentary by Mani Haghighi, filmed in the aftermath of Mohammad Khatami’s 1997 presidential win but unseen for nearly three decades. Shot by the legendary Kaveh Golestan and edited years later by Bahman Kiarostami... -
Parvaneh
پروانه
Directed by Bahman Kiarostami • 2020 • Iran
“Parvaneh” offers an in-depth exploration of the life and artistic journey of Parvaneh Etemadi, a pioneering Iranian visual artist renowned for her avant-garde approach to painting. The film provides a comprehensive look into Etemadi’s creative e...
