Me is written and directed by Soheil Beiraghi and produced by Saeed Sa’adi and Saeed Khani. The film is about Azar (Leila Hatami), a woman who acts as a middle-man for those seeking illicit goods. According to Beiraghi: “I didn’t want to portray an ordinary woman, but the one who is living a double life. She is a rebellious woman who rebels against the law and individuals.” Me was officially selected in the Certain Regard section at the 34th Fajr International Film Festival.
Acting
Hatami's eyes do what dialogue legally cannot.
Direction
Beiraghi's restraint lets tension curdle slowly.
Writing
Double life as metaphor for Iranian women's invisible labor.
Director
Soheil Beiraghi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hatami, Iran's biggest star, faced government backlash for appearing without hijab at Cannes—making her performance here a meta-rebellion.
Beiraghi shot in actual Tehran underground locations; some crew didn't know the full plot until editing.
IR
