Best Iranian animation movies
A curated collection of popular animation movies from Iran.
Princess of Rome (2015)
Princess of Rome (2015)
Princess of Rome, Mellika, granddaughter of Great Caesar. The story talks about her move from Byzantium in the 9th century, to avoid her marriage with Krytos, and brings her to Baghdad to become the mother of Imam Mahdi, the Savior.
Zaz: I Have Two Loves (2019)
Zaz: I Have Two Loves (2019)
Video art about Paris and France.
Eternity (2021)
Eternity (2021)
A piano player tries to bring his wife back to life, but the deal awakens the devil inside him.
That Which Will Become of a Stolen Soul (2021)
That Which Will Become of a Stolen Soul (2021)
Blue appears from the blackest black; holding reds to sow inside white.
The Last Fiction (2019)
The Last Fiction (2019)
Kingdom of Jamkard, ancient Persia. After defeating the armies of Ahriman, embodiment of evil, King Jamshid, bearer of the light of Divine Power, abandons his people blinded by pride, determined to conquer new lands. Thus, by chance, Zahhaak becomes regent and undertakes the reconstruction of the devastated capital. But then Ahriman, who dwells in the heart of every human being, begins to poison his tormented soul.
Tales of the Bazaar (1996)
Tales of the Bazaar (1996)
This film consists of three parts: The first part is called: The Parrot and the grocer, which is based on the poems of Rumi's Masnavi. The second part is called "Entering the world of the puppets". This section is a combination of puppetry, animation, and live action, showing how to make a puppet movie in a musical, fantasy style. The third part: In this part called "The Jewel Mountain", the story of an evil and greedy jeweler is shown.
The Elephant King (2017)
The Elephant King (2017)
After being humiliated by others, "Shadfil" goes through ups and downs in so many adventures to finally win everyone's heart and become the real elephant king.
In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023)
In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023)
A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life. Despite the captain’s deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to. One morning, their lives change forever when an unforeseen event occurs. Whether this event proves to be a newfound source of hope or an additional burden remains to be seen.
Our Uniform (2023)
Our Uniform (2023)
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform. She admits that she's nothing but a "female" and explores the roots of this idea in her school years.
The Unseen (2019)
The Unseen (2019)
When Tehran hosts visiting foreign dignitaries, the local authorities clean up the city’s urban image through the controversial process of ‘urban beautification’. Those who are deemed unsavoury are rounded up – drug users, prostitutes and the homeless who sleep in cardboard boxes on sidewalks and who they would rather remain unseen. When these very important people leave, the men are released but the women are kept as wards of the state. An animated documentary made using hand-crafted cardboard miniatures and the voices of women to tell their story, one that has been five years in the making. A story that shows how the face of a city can change, but what is underneath often does not.
Stain (2022)
Stain (2022)
A woman is stuck in a world full of stains, spots, and repetitive thoughts.
Dream (2022)
Dream (2022)
A creation in warp and woof of a dream
The Eleventh Step (2020)
The Eleventh Step (2020)
A little lion cub, born in a zoo, lives in a cage that is only ten steps long. On the eleventh step he bangs his head against the bars, but one day the zoo keeper leaves the cage door open.
Crisis (2021)
Crisis (2021)
The state of water in the world is critical, but the relationship between a man and a fish that are in the story is more critical.
Changeover (2017)
Changeover (2017)
A small curious bird tries to impress a new friend.
Polychrome (2017)
Polychrome (2017)
Amazing. You’ve never seen so much plasticine doing so much crazy stuff.
Donya-ye divane-ye divane-ye divane (1975)
Donya-ye divane-ye divane-ye divane (1975)
The Mad Mad Mad World....
Extinction (2023)
Extinction (2023)
Mohsen is a young boy who is obsessed with superheroes. His life takes an unexpected turn when he comes across an endangered tiger while on a family picnic near the forest. Determined to save this majestic creature from hunters, Mohsen embarks on a perilous rescue mission during which he develops a deep bond with “Tiggy”.
Father (2014)
Father (2014)
What will a father do for his family…
The Sun King (1975)
The Sun King (1975)
"Among ...Sadeghi's most iconic projects during his time at Kanoon was Malek ol-Khorshid (King of the Sun, 1975), a magical animation inspired by the tenth-century Persian epic The Shahnameh (The Book of Kings)." (from Ubu Web)
Bloody Jackboots (2021)
Bloody Jackboots (2021)
Iranian wakes up to demonstrate against the cruel. The Internet and news blackout, and the blood of over 1500 adult, teens and bystanders has been shed on the ground. This film tries to document and show one scene from this disaster to all people around the world.
The Rook (1974)
The Rook (1974)
The Rook made in 1974 is the establishment of sadeghi’s style in reference to Persian painting and miniature. The chess board act as witness to a game in progress. The players move their pieces until two kings remain and the game back to continue from the beginning which represent ongoing metaphor of political power games. The humorous piece of animation looks at the absurdity of war, politics and stance of society in between these notions.
It's A Gray Gray World! (2023)
It's A Gray Gray World! (2023)
In a completely gray world, the colorful identity of a conservative young man is accidentally revealed by a playful boy. People are terrified of this, calling the police to arrest the young man. But the young man managed to escape, returning the next day to defend his right to freedom.
The Sparrow and the Boll (2007)
The Sparrow and the Boll (2007)
For the sparrow, the boll is a small excuse for greater experience.
Tehran 1500 (2013)
Tehran 1500 (2013)
The story of this animation takes place in Tehran in year 2121 AD and is about the life of Akbar Agha (Mehran Modiri) and deals with social and cultural problems.
Flower Storm (1972)
Flower Storm (1972)
Sadeghi’s second film made in 1972, advances his style by accentuating on modern usage of Persian miniatures. The story gets along with the hippism ambience of 1970’s about peace. Flower Storm tells of the inhabitants of two towns who lives in peace and harmony until their kings start to fight over a bird they both have shot down while hunt-ing. War breaks out but children of the town during the night, substitute flowers for the cannon balls. The next day, there exists not a battle but flower storm.
A Green Dot (1972)
A Green Dot (1972)
A Green Dot