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 Saïvar
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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 Saïvar | 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 Saïvar | Writer |
| Production | Seyda Akkus | Co-Producer |
| Production | Emre Oskay | Co-Producer |
| Production | Nader Saïvar | Co-Producer |
| Production | Timur Savcı | Co-Producer |
| Camera | Rouzbeh Rayga | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Valentin Renoldner | Post-Production Manager |
| Sound | Behniya Yousefi | Sound Editor |