Baran

A young Afghan refugee named Lateef works as a construction worker in Iran and is tasked with caring for his ailing father. He befriends another Afghan refugee, Rahmat, who is secretly a young woman named Baran disguised as a boy to find work and support her family back home. As their bond deepens, Lateef becomes determined to help Baran and her family in their difficult circumstances.

Baran was widely acclaimed for its poignant storytelling, powerful performances, and sensitive portrayal of the Afghan refugee crisis in Iran. Critics praised Majid Majidi's empathetic direction and the film's ability to evoke strong emotions through subtle character development and visual storytelling. It resonated with both audiences and critics for its humanistic themes.

• A deeply moving and humanistic drama that sheds light on the plight of refugees.

• Majid Majidi delivers a beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant film.

• The performances are subtle and powerful, drawing viewers into the characters' lives.

Google audience: Audiences lauded 'Baran' for its heartfelt story and powerful depiction of the struggles faced by Afghan refugees. Many praised the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances of the cast, finding it to be a thought-provoking and memorable cinematic experience.

Won the Golden Seashell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, and received numerous awards at various international film festivals.

Majid Majidi, the director, intentionally cast actors who had experienced displacement or refugee status themselves to bring authenticity to the film's portrayal of Afghan refugees.