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Indonesian Premiere

Fruits of Despair

30 minutes | 2026 | Iran | Documentary | Farsi

SYNOPSIS

While making a film about the Israel-Palestine conflict, an Iranian filmmaker is suddenly thrust into war himself when Israel attacks Iran. Forced to flee Tehran with his family, he finds fragile shelter in a suburban home. Over twelve tense days, what begins as a political essay becomes a personal diary of survival and exile.

SCHEDULE
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 | 16:00 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | 12:00 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
CREDIT
Production Company-
ProducerNima Nassaj
DirectorNima Nassaj
ScriptwriterNima Nassaj
CinematographerNima Nassaj
Production Designer-
EditorNima Nassaj
Main Cast-
Director’s Filmography
  • On Which Crossroad? (2021)
  • In the Wind (2020)
  • Under the Moonlight (2019)
Notable Achievement
  • Berlinale 2026
  • Short Film Festival Hamburg 2026
  • Drama International Short Film Festival 2026 – Best Documentary Award
  • Singapore International Film Festival 2026
Contactandy@rainafilms.com
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Nima Nassaj

Nima Nassaj (born April 13, 1995, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker based in Tehran.
He began his filmmaking career as a gaffer on various short and feature productions and began directing his own work in 2019. His films, ranging from short fiction and documentary to video art and video essays, often explore themes of identity, memory, and human isolation, reflecting an interest in how personal and collective histories intertwine.

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