Woman and Child

Directed by
Saeed Roustaee
Starring
Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi, Soha Niasti
Year
2024

Single mother Mahnaz balances her work as a nurse with raising her children. While preparations for her wedding to Hamid are in full swing, she learns that her rebellious son has been suspended from school. A tragic accident forces Mahnaz to take up the fight for justice.

Woman and Child at the Cineville Preview Days
Following family drama Leila's Brothers (which won the FIPRESCI prize at Cannes in 2022), Iranian director Saeed Roustaee is back with Woman and Child. His latest premiered in the main competition at Cannes 2025 alongside fellow countryman and Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi. Given the scarcity of Iranian cinema at the recent Cannes festival, we’re extra proud to be able to show Roustaee’s film during the Cineville Preview Days.

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