Unjustified | Iranian Short Film

To help his pregnant classmate, a student falsely claims to be her husband. When her real husband meets the professor, a misunderstanding unfolds—causing harm to the woman caught in the middle.

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Unjustified
Dir. Mohammad R. Khavari

If modern Iranian cinema is renowned for its social commentary, realism, and restrained aesthetic, then Unjustified by Mohammad R. Khavari stands as a powerful embodiment of that tradition. Centred on a young pregnant student caught in a mounting crisis, the film offers a deeply grounded and emotionally resonant story. It not only captures the complexities of womanhood in contemporary Iranian society but also subtly explores the divides of class and culture. - S/W Curator, Rob Munday

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CREDITS

Cast:
Nasim Adabi
Faranak Kalantar
Mohammad Movahednia
Amin Mazaheri
Houra Kian
Shahrouz Aghaei

Written and Directed by Mohammad R. Khavari

Producers:
Mohammad R. Khavari
Emma Sofia Fazzuoli
Adrian R. Mani

Crew:
Director of Photography (DOP): Keyvan Shabani
Editor: Mohammad R. Khavari
Color Grading: Farbod Jalali
Sound Designer: Erfan Ebrahimi
Sound Recordist: Hadi Afshar
Music: Arash Kamfar
First Assistant Director: Mohammadreza Nouri
Make-up Artist: Lida Irani
Set & Costume Designer: Nasim Maleki
Executive Producer: Amir Heydari
Project Executive: Mahmood Pouyandeh
Casting: Mohammad R. Khavari & Peyman Naji
Second Assistant Director: Behdad Mashayekhi
Script Supervisor: Mahtab Habibi
Set Manager: Naeem Maleki
1st Assistant Camera: Mohsen Dabirian
Photographer: Saam Moqimi

Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers.