Divine Comedy

What it’s about

Bahram, a director whose films have never been shown in Iran, faces another rejection from the Ministry of Culture. His latest work, made in Azerbaijani, is denied a permit. With producer Sadaf, he decides to take a Vespa and show the film to audiences himself, bypassing official censorship.

What hooks you

Ali Asgari directs Bahram Ark and Sadaf Asgari in this drama about a clandestine screening mission. The cast also includes Hossein Soleimani, Amirreza Ranjbaran, and Bahman Ark. The film is a co-production from Iran, Türkiye, Germany, France, and Italy.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys stories about pushing back against rigid systems, where a small act of defiance carries real risk. It will also appeal to those drawn to Iranian cinema's understated realism and to films set on the road.