Shahriar Ahmadi

“Shahriar Ahmadi” is an upcoming documentary currently in its final stages of filming. The film offers an intimate portrait of Shahriar Ahmadi, one of the most successful contemporary Iranian painters of his generation. Known for his unique style that reinterprets classical Persian mystical and historical literature through a modern visual language, Ahmadi has earned international acclaim. His works have fetched record-breaking prices at prestigious auctions, making him a prominent figure in the global art market. The documentary explores both his creative process and the cultural roots that shape his art, offering viewers a deeper understanding of his life, vision, and impact on the art world.

A Requiem for Geraniums

 

The documentary series A Requiem for Geraniums is a ten-part work exploring the complex realities of juvenile delinquency within a rehabilitation and correctional setting. Filmed inside a juvenile detention center, the series adopts an observational and intimate cinematic approach, closely following the everyday lives of young inmates while engaging them in direct conversations about their experiences, aspirations, and inner conflicts.

Rather than offering a sensational or judgmental perspective, the series constructs a nuanced sociological and psychological portrait of adolescence under institutional care, examining how personal histories intersect with broader social structures. Through this approach, the work seeks to reflect on questions of responsibility, vulnerability, and the fragile boundary between exclusion and rehabilitation.

Rapping in Tehran (2009)

 

The documentary looks at the creation of “underground music” in the Islamic Republic of Iran and shows the daily struggle of young people against the repressive traditional apparatus. Law enforcement agencies are strongly opposed to rap music due to its social content.

Rapping in Tehran is a 2009 documentary film directed by Hassan Khademi. The film depicts the situation of underground music in Iran.[1] The film has participated in several international film festivals including Dok LeipzigZagrebDoxUnited Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF), Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival and Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF).[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] It was nominated for Best Screen Play at the World Music & Independent Film Festival (2010) and won the Special Jury Award from the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (2010).[11][12][13]