The Witness (2025)
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.
Director: Nader Saeivar
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Maryam Boubani as Tarlan |
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Nader Naderpour as Solat |
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Ghazal Shojaei as Ghazal |
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Hana Kamkar as Zara |
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Abbas Imani as Tarlan's Son |
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Farid Eshaghi as Security officer |
| Directing | Nader Saeivar | Director |
| Production | Silvana Santamaria | Producer |
| Writing | Jafar Panahi | Writer |
| Production | Said Nur Akkuş | Producer |
| Editing | Jafar Panahi | Editor |
| Production | Arash T. Riahi | Producer |
| Production | Sabine Gruber | Producer |
| Writing | Nader Saeivar | Writer |
| Production | Seyda Akkus | Co-Producer |
| Production | Emre Oskay | Co-Producer |
| Production | Nader Saeivar | Co-Producer |
| Production | Timur Savcı | Co-Producer |
| Camera | Rouzbeh Rayga | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Valentin Renoldner | Post-Production Manager |
| Sound | Behniya Yousefi | Sound Editor |