Mashhad
Synopsis
Set in the holy Islamic city of Mashhad in Iran, the film follows a spirited young ghetto girl, naive to the great lengths her family must go to keep their identity a secret. Unbeknownst to her, an innocent day of play with a neighborhood friend puts her and her family's life in jeopardy. What unfolds is an extraordinary story of religion as oppression, and faith as survival, and a retelling of Iran's long lost ethnic group.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollyshorts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Solemani
- Original Title
- Mashhad
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Reboot Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Solemani
Noam Dromi
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Solemani
Director
Noam Dromi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mashhad.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mashhad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mashhad about?
Set in the holy Islamic city of Mashhad in Iran, the film follows a spirited young ghetto girl, naive to the great lengths her family must go to keep their identity a secret. Unbeknownst to her, an innocent day of play with a neighborhood friend puts her and her family's life in jeopardy. What unfolds is an extraordinary story of religion as oppression, and faith as survival, and a retelling of Iran's long lost ethnic group.
Who directed Mashhad?
Mashhad was directed by Sarah Solemani.
Who stars in Mashhad?
The principal cast of Mashhad includes Not specified.
When was Mashhad released and how long is it?
Mashhad was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mashhad?
Mashhad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).