Metropole Cinema

Set in early‑1980s Abadan under siege during the Iran–Iraq war, the film centers on a group striving to keep alive the Metropol Cinema, a beloved local theater now in ruins. Against the backdrop of conflict and nostalgia, characters recall their youth, childhood memories in the cinema, and cling to hope through the survival of this cultural landmark.

Directed by Mohammad Ali BasheAhangar, Metropole Cinema leans on a strong ensemble — Mojtaba Pirzadeh, Nooshin Masoudian, Houman Barghnavard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 2025.