"Friday's Soldiers"
2004
Directed by Massoud Kimiayi

One of the major filmmakers of Iran's New Wave, Massoud Kimiayi, directs this haunting drama about four soldiers who come to Tehran on military leave. Accompanied by their commanding officer, they experience life-changing adventures that reveal the sights and sounds of the modern-day city. Merila Zare'ee won a Best Supporting Actress award at the Fajr International Film Festival for her performance here, and the film finds her reunited with Two Women co-star Mohammad Reza Forutan. Farsi with English subtitles. 98 minutes.