A Move
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the Women, Life, Freedom protest movement in Iran, filmmaker Elahe Esmaili is helping her parents to pack up the family home. As the boxes stack up, discussions flare between the generations: Elahe does not wear the hijab, embodying the courage of her generation's struggles. But can changing a society be as simple as moving house?
Release History & Theatrical Window
Visions du Réel
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elahe Esmaili
- Screenplay & Story
- Elahe Esmaili
- Original Title
- A Move
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Jumping Ibex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elahe Esmaili
Elahe Esmaili
Mehdi Azadi
Hossein Behboudi Rad
Department Leadership Roster
Elahe Esmaili
Screenplay
Hossein Behboudi Rad
Producer
Elahe Esmaili
Director
Mehdi Azadi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Move.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Move
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Move about?
Against the backdrop of the Women, Life, Freedom protest movement in Iran, filmmaker Elahe Esmaili is helping her parents to pack up the family home. As the boxes stack up, discussions flare between the generations: Elahe does not wear the hijab, embodying the courage of her generation's struggles. But can changing a society be as simple as moving house?
Who directed A Move?
A Move was directed by Elahe Esmaili.
Who stars in A Move?
The principal cast of A Move includes Not specified.
When was A Move released and how long is it?
A Move was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 26m.