Tehran shahr-e eshgh
Tehran: City of Love
Directed by
2018
Mosaics from Tehran where everyone wants to find happiness. The receptionist fighting against kilos, the former bodybuilder and the accidental wedding musician share the same goal. They want to find The One.
The film presents the story of three individuals – a bodybuilder, a secretary and a funeral singer – who long for love, connection and intimacy, set in the city of Teheran. Director Ali Jaberansari perfectly captures the realness of everyday life, the humor in small moments and genuine emotions of disappointment and hope. The jury also awards the poetical film language, the mosaic structure, the minimalistic, suggestive acting, and also the universal, interreligious message.