The Witness
Synopsis
In Iran, the retired dance teacher Tarlan witnesses her friend Rana's murder by her husband, who is an important government figure. When the police refuse to investigate, Tarlan must decide whether to bow to political pressure or risk her reputation and livelihood in pursuit of justice.
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Shahed | The Witness
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-08
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Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nader Saïvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Jafar Panahi, Nader Saïvar
- Original Title
- The Witness
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ArtHood Films, Golden Girls Filmproduktion, Sky Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nader Saïvar
Jafar Panahi, Nader Saïvar
Rouzbeh Rayga
Jafar Panahi
Said Nur Akkuş, Silvana Santamaria, Arash T. Riahi, Sabine Gruber
Department Leadership Roster
Nader Saïvar
Director
Jafar Panahi
Writer
Nader Saïvar
Writer
Jafar Panahi
Editor
Said Nur Akkuş
Producer
Silvana Santamaria
Producer
Arash T. Riahi
Producer
Sabine Gruber
Producer
Rouzbeh Rayga
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Discrimination • Threat • Stressful Scenes
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What is The Witness about?
In Iran, the retired dance teacher Tarlan witnesses her friend Rana's murder by her husband, who is an important government figure. When the police refuse to investigate, Tarlan must decide whether to bow to political pressure or risk her reputation and livelihood in pursuit of justice.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Nader Saïvar.
Who stars in The Witness?
The principal cast of The Witness includes Maryam Boubani, Nader Naderpour, Ghazal Shojaei, Hana Kamkar, Abbas Imani.
When was The Witness released and how long is it?
The Witness was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witness?
The Witness holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).