South of Tehran

South of Tehran (2026)

8 min · September 1, 2026

  • Documentary
  • Short

Directed by: Kleber Mendonça Filho

Follows filmmaker Jafar Panahi throughout New York as he reflects on his film career and the persecution in his native Iran that led to his current imprisonment.

Original title
South of Tehran
Storyline
Follows filmmaker Jafar Panahi throughout New York as he reflects on his film career and the persecution in his native Iran that led to his current imprisonment.
Release dates
  • US September 1, 2026