The Silent Waves of Southern Coasts (2026)
Despite being home to the Hara mangrove forests—valuable natural assets of the region—Hormozgan Province in Iran is currently facing a range of environmental challenges that threaten its ecosystem. This documentary explores some of the major environmental issues in Hormozgan, alongside the rituals and beliefs of local communities connected to seafaring culture.
Duration :30 min
director(s) : Mohammad Ehsani
Shidvar (2025)
Shidvar Island, located in the Persian Gulf, is a haven for seabirds and an important breeding site for green and hawksbill sea turtles. Throughout the year, seasonal winds sweep across the island. These winds, a familiar presence to its inhabitants—the birds and turtles—blow at specific times, with each occurrence telling its own unique story.
Duration :36 min
director(s) : ، Shahram Heydarian
Labshoor (2025)
A documentary about a wetland that has long served as a home for
various plant and animal species but is currently facing a crisis as a result
of climate change and human activity.
Duration :55:56 min
director(s) : ، Javad Vatani
Adriana, a Passenger from Italy (2025)
The documentary explores the biodiversity and climate of the Khuzestan
coast, the colonies that have sprung up there, and the environmental
threats that surround it. The film was made under the cover of Adriana, a
flamingo who had traveled from the Italian Adriatic coast to the Iranian shore
of Khuzestan to breed.
Duration :45 min
director(s) : ، Habib Alvani
Water Seal (2024)
The impressive dikes of Mazandaran Province stand as a testament to the ingenuity of our forebears. These magnificent earthen structures stand out in the nature. The livelihoods of many are intimately connected to these Water Seals, and over time, cultures and subcultures have evolved around them.
Duration :50 min
director(s) : ، Reza Akbarian Galeshkolaei