3 Iranian films worth streaming now that show the Islamic Republic from the inside

A film about the production of the play 'Death of a Salesman,' an Israeli-Iranian production about judo and a movie starring Juliette Binoche

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A scene from "Tatami." The black-and-white filmography evokes a dichotomous world. Credit: Juda Khatiapsuturi / Jerusalem Film Festival

A film about the production of the play 'Death of a Salesman,' an Israeli-Iranian production about judo and a movie starring Juliette Binoche

Oron Shamir

09:36 AM • March 06 2026 IST

In the midst of another war with Iran – this one dubbed Operation Roaring Lion – it's worth remembering that beyond the political enmity, Iran remains a formidable cultural powerhouse. Here are three films from different genres that highlight the extraordinary talent of Iranian filmmakers and offer glimpses into the country's complex social mood.

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