The Witness (originally titled Shahed) is a 2024 Austrian-German crime-drama film co-written and directed by Nader Saeivar. It is the first film project of Jafar Panahi, here serving as screenwriter, editor and artistic consultant, following his 2022 incarceration.[1][2]
In today’s Iran, retired schoolteacher Tarlan unexpectedly witnesses a heated argument between her close friend Rana and Rana’s husband, Solat — a high-ranking government official. Solat is pressuring Rana to give up her job as a dance instructor, something she deeply loves. The conflict spirals out of control, and by the end, Rana is dead. When the police refuse to investigate the case properly, Tarlan makes a bold decision: she will go public. But speaking out puts not only her own life at risk, but also the safety of her family.
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