Challenging societal stereotypes defiantly, an Iranian-American girl navigates between her dual roots and wrestles hard to create some sense of harmony between her two contrasting identities. When her family gathers in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, she cautiously manages her relationships, striving to hide her secrets from the family and compartmentalize her “real” life from family ties.

Adorned with vibrant visuals, witty humour, and lively dance interludes, THE PERSIAN VERSION is a timely tale of the Iranian and Iranian-American experience that portrays an authentic image of a woman embracing her true self.

Maryam Keshavarz earned her MFA in film directing from NYU/Tisch. Her debut documentary, THE COLOR OF LOVE, explored love and politics in Iran, garnering international acclaim. Her first narrative feature, CIRCUMSTANCE, received the Sundance Audience Award and numerous international honours. Her sophomore feature, VIPER CLUB, starring Susan Sarandon, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2023, her autobiographical comedy, THE PERSIAN VERSION, won both the Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance, and was later acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. With a plethora of awards and mentorship roles, Maryam Keshavarz, stands as a seasoned Iranian filmmaker shaping narratives with cultural depth and universal resonance.