Ballad Of A White Cow(2020) -

: It received critical acclaim at international festivals, including a nomination for the Golden Bear at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival . Quick Facts Release Year 2020 (Premiere at Berlinale 2021) Runtime 1 hour 45 minutes Language Where to Watch

: The title refers to a Quranic parable. In the film, the "white cow" represents the innocent sacrificial lamb—an individual crushed by an unyielding system . Production and Reception Ballad of a White Cow(2020)

: The film frontally criticizes the Iranian justice system and the irreversible nature of the death penalty . : It received critical acclaim at international festivals,

: One year after Babak’s death, authorities inform Mina that the real killer has confessed, offering her a formal apology and financial compensation . Production and Reception : The film frontally criticizes

The story follows (played by Maryam Moghadam), a woman whose life is upended when she discovers her husband, Babak, was executed by the state for a murder he did not commit .

: Due to its critical stance, the film is currently banned from public screening in Iran .

: It highlights the difficulties faced by single women and widows in a patriarchal society, where Mina must navigate housing and workplace discrimination .