3 Faces

Renowned Iranian actress Behnaz Jafari is intrigued when she receives a video message from a devoted female fan. Teaming up with her director friend, Jafar Panahi, the duo embarks on a journey to the northern regions of Iran to locate the mysterious girl. Along the way, they encounter the ingenious villagers who navigate narrow mountain roads with clever horn codes, witness elderly women rehearsing in makeshift graves, and contend with formidable breeding bulls blocking their path. Upon reaching the girl's remote mountain village, they delve into the enigma behind the video. Following his Berlinale-winning sensation Taxi Tehran, Jafar Panahi once again takes audiences on a captivating trip through his homeland in the heartwarming road movie 3 Faces. Infused with humor and warmth, the Iranian director crafts a poignant narrative that serves as a timely and universal plea for freedom and humanity. A cinematic delight, this intelligent film earned the prestigious Palme d'Or for Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival.