Yalda
یلدا
“A Night for Forgiveness”
Synopsis
Maryam accidentally killed her husband Nasser and is sentenced to death. The only person who can save her is Mona, Nasser's daughter. All Mona has to do is appear on a TV show and forgive Maryam. But forgiveness proves difficult when they are forced to relive the past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness / Yalda, la nuit du pardon (2019) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Massoud Bakhshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Massoud Bakhshi
- Original Title
- یلدا
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Iran, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $700
- Production Studios
- Bon Gah, JBA Production, NiKo Film, Close Up Films, Amour Fou Luxembourg, Schortcut Films, Tita Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Massoud Bakhshi
Massoud Bakhshi
Julian Atanassov
Jacques Comets
Jacques Bidou, Marianne Dumoulin
Department Leadership Roster
Massoud Bakhshi
Director
Massoud Bakhshi
Writer
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Marianne Dumoulin
Producer
Julian Atanassov
Director of Photography
Jacques Comets
Editor
Leila Naghdipari
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yalda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yalda about?
Maryam accidentally killed her husband Nasser and is sentenced to death. The only person who can save her is Mona, Nasser's daughter. All Mona has to do is appear on a TV show and forgive Maryam. But forgiveness proves difficult when they are forced to relive the past.
Who directed Yalda?
Yalda was directed by Massoud Bakhshi.
Who stars in Yalda?
The principal cast of Yalda includes Sadaf Asgari, Behnaz Jafari, Babak Karimi, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Forough Ghajebeglou.
When was Yalda released and how long is it?
Yalda was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yalda?
Yalda holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).