Farshad Golsefidi

Farshad Golsefidi’s name keeps popping up in Iranian cinema, and honestly, it’s for good reason. He’s got a knack for picking these wild, memorable projects—ones that stick with you way after the credits roll. In Haft Bahar Narenj (2023), he dives into the heart of family drama with a twist that hits like a punch to the gut. The story pulls you through tangled relationships, secrets that bubble up at the worst possible moments, and this sense of nostalgia that’s both sweet and bitter. You’ll find yourself rooting for characters even when they’re being absolute disasters, which, frankly, is half the fun. Jump back a few years to Aspirin (2016), and you’re in a totally different world. Imagine a psychological thriller where nothing’s ever as it seems—Golsefidi weaves reality and illusion till you’re not sure who’s trustworthy anymore. There’s this scientist, some experimental treatments, and a patient who’s lost his memory. The plot messes with your head, and just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it flips the script. Then there’s Rabidity (2016), which—don’t let the title fool you—isn’t just about madness. There’s a gritty, almost raw energy to it. The film pokes at the edges of morality, shoves its characters into chaotic situations, and doesn’t really care if you feel comfortable. It’s tense, unpredictable, and Golsefidi somehow makes you care about even the most flawed people on screen. If you’re tired of formulaic stuff, his movies are like a breath of fresh, slightly dangerous air.