Downpour

The Brief

With bold visual style and emotional depth, Downpour marked the beginning of Bahrām Beyzaie’s celebrated career and became a key film of the Iranian New Wave. The story follows Mr. Hekmati, an idealistic teacher who arrives in a new town in pre-revolutionary Iran, only to find himself torn between duty, love, and social boundaries. Blending humor and tenderness, Downpour captures the cultural tensions and human struggles of a nation on the brink of change. Good to know: * Language: Persian * Subtitles: English