Sense of Water
جنس آب
Synopsis
On a winter night, in the northernmost reaches of the world, Ali, an Iranian writer living in exile, retreats with his former lover, Nazanin, to a glass cabin beneath the northern lights. There, in the silence of the polar night, he intends to say goodbye. Despite facing a long prison sentence, Ali has decided to return to Iran — to continue the struggle he once left behind.
Top Cast
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International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Original Score
- Karzan Mahmood
- Original Title
- جنس آب
- Country of Origin
- Iran, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Persian
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Run Way Pictures, MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, Hubert Bals Fund, Displacement Film Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammad Rasoulof
Mohammad Rasoulof
Karzan Mahmood
Christoph Chassée
Andrew Bird
Rozita Hendijanian, Amin Sadraei, Mani Tilgner
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammad Rasoulof
Director
Mohammad Rasoulof
Writer
Rozita Hendijanian
Producer
Amin Sadraei
Producer
Mani Tilgner
Producer
Karzan Mahmood
Original Music Composer
Christoph Chassée
Director of Photography
Andrew Bird
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sense of Water.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sense of Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sense of Water about?
On a winter night, in the northernmost reaches of the world, Ali, an Iranian writer living in exile, retreats with his former lover, Nazanin, to a glass cabin beneath the northern lights. There, in the silence of the polar night, he intends to say goodbye. Despite facing a long prison sentence, Ali has decided to return to Iran — to continue the struggle he once left behind.
Who directed Sense of Water?
Sense of Water was directed by Mohammad Rasoulof.
Who stars in Sense of Water?
The principal cast of Sense of Water includes Ali Noorani, Behnush Najibi.
When was Sense of Water released and how long is it?
Sense of Water was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Sense of Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sense of Water was composed by Karzan Mahmood.