Firewall
“Firewall”
Synopsis
FIREWALL follows Ani, an Iranian-American girl in Texas longing for her father, lost and unreachable due to an internet firewall in politically turbulent Iran. Ani finds comfort in playing the cello and a beloved pop-up book of the Shahnameh, Iran's longest epic poem. Her mother's frustration over Iranian protests heightens the tension at home, but Ani becomes immersed in a vivid retelling of the Persian legend of Zahhak, the Serpent King. One night, when her father mysteriously returns, ancient Persian mythology intertwines with her reality, forcing her to confront the physical and mental demons that have kept her from finding peace.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bita Ghassemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Bita Ghassemi
- Original Score
- Paul Addison, Shervin Hejazi
- Original Title
- Firewall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Movement House, PILLARBOXED, Manny Boy, Streamwork Ventures, The Bear
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bita Ghassemi
Bita Ghassemi
Paul Addison, Shervin Hejazi
Tiger Hill
Ellen Culver
Kimia Aubin, Jadah Burciaga, Brody Carmichael, Alex Constantin, Eman Esfandi
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Culver
Editor
Jadah Burciaga
Producer
Brody Carmichael
Producer
Tiger Hill
Producer
Jake Y. King
Producer
Travis Lee Ratcliff
Producer
Naveed Mardi
Producer
Amanda Morrison
Producer
Farzan Sewani
Producer
Farzan Sewani
Producer
Michael Zumaya
Producer
Tiger Hill
Director of Photography
Bita Ghassemi
Writer
Bita Ghassemi
Director
Bita Ghassemi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firewall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firewall about?
FIREWALL follows Ani, an Iranian-American girl in Texas longing for her father, lost and unreachable due to an internet firewall in politically turbulent Iran. Ani finds comfort in playing the cello and a beloved pop-up book of the Shahnameh, Iran's longest epic poem. Her mother's frustration over Iranian protests heightens the tension at home, but Ani becomes immersed in a vivid retelling of the Persian legend of Zahhak, the Serpent King. One night, when her father mysteriously returns, ancient Persian mythology intertwines with her reality, forcing her to confront the physical and mental demons that have kept her from finding peace.
Who directed Firewall?
Firewall was directed by Bita Ghassemi.
Who stars in Firewall?
The principal cast of Firewall includes Eman Esfandi, Nazanin Nour, Ayla Farmand, Daniel Ricaud.
When was Firewall released and how long is it?
Firewall was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Firewall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firewall was composed by Paul Addison, Shervin Hejazi.