Light of Tehran

"Light of Tehran" - Ali Asgari

The film is set in the Iranian capital in spring 2026, immediately after large and bloody civil protests, and under the threat of an impending US attack.

After the arrest and closure of his clinic, an Iranian doctor loses hope for the future. He spends his last day visiting his nearest ones, and their compassion, care and closeness slowly reconcile him with reality.

The world premiere of the film took place in the competition program of the Venice Film Festival.