Closed Curtain

In a secluded house by the sea with the curtains shut, a screenwriter hides from the world with only his dog as company. The tranquility is abruptly broken one night by the arrival of a young woman fleeing from the authorities. Refusing to leave, she takes refuge in the house. But come dawn, another unexpected presence will change everything.

Directed by Jafar Panahi, Kambuzia Partovi, Closed Curtain leans on a strong ensemble — Kambuzia Partovi, Maryam Moghaddam, Jafar Panahi — 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 drama titles of 2013.