Roya
“Evin is a present without a future”
Synopsis
Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison for her political beliefs, is faced with a choice: make a forced televised confession or remain confined to her three-square-metre cell. As past and present slip out of sequence and exchange places, she moves between inner landscapes and lived experience.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Persian Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahnaz Mohammadi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahnaz Mohammadi
- Original Score
- Andrius Arutiunian
- Original Title
- Roya
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- PakFilm, Europe Media Nest, Amour Fou Luxembourg, Filminiran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahnaz Mohammadi
Mahnaz Mohammadi
Andrius Arutiunian
Ashkan Ashkani
Esmaeel Monsef
Farzad Pak, Kaveh Farnam, Bady Minck, Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, Melisa Sözen
Department Leadership Roster
Mahnaz Mohammadi
Director
Mahnaz Mohammadi
Writer
Ashkan Ashkani
Director of Photography
Esmaeel Monsef
Editor
Andrius Arutiunian
Original Music Composer
Alborz Malekpour
Production Design
Alborz Malekpour
Costume Design
Farzad Pak
Producer
Kaveh Farnam
Producer
Bady Minck
Producer
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu
Producer
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roya
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What is Roya about?
Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison for her political beliefs, is faced with a choice: make a forced televised confession or remain confined to her three-square-metre cell. As past and present slip out of sequence and exchange places, she moves between inner landscapes and lived experience.
Who directed Roya?
Roya was directed by Mahnaz Mohammadi.
Who stars in Roya?
The principal cast of Roya includes Melisa Sözen, Maryam Palizban, Hadmidreza Djavdan, Mohammad Ali Hosseinalipour, Bacho Meburishvili.
When was Roya released and how long is it?
Roya was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Roya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roya was composed by Andrius Arutiunian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roya?
Roya holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).