In the holy Islamic city of Mashhad in 1930’s Iran, a young Jewish ghetto girl struggles to understand why her family conceal who they are. An innocent day playing with a neighborhood friend soon threatens the fragile safety of two households. Inspired by writer-director Sarah Solemani’s (BBC’s Ridley Road, Channel 4’s Chivalry) family history in the Mashhadi Jewish community, the film offers a rare cinematic window onto a long-suppressed chapter of Iranian Jewish life.
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Writer/Director Sarah Solemani
Reviews
“At just under 20 minutes, Mashhad leaves a lasting impact, offering a glimpse into a world of hidden truths and forgotten histories—one that is both emotionally intimate and universally relevant.” The Hollywood Times
“Offers a rare cinematic window into a long-suppressed chapter of Iranian Jewish life.” Selig Film News