Movies by Pegah Ahangarani

Pegah Ahangarani is an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker whose poignant, visually poetic cinema offers a profound window into the human experience. With a keen eye for the nuances of everyday life, she crafts immersive narratives that grapple with universal themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning. Ahangarani's directorial debut, the award-winning documentary "Mohakate Ghazaleh Alizadeh" (2009), showcased her talent for sensitive character studies, sensitively exploring the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of modern Iran. This early work foreshadowed the emotional depth and social consciousness that would become hallmarks of her subsequent films, such as the searing "Child Soldier" (2024) and the introspective "I Am Trying to Remember" (2021). In recent years, Ahangarani has continued to challenge and captivate audiences with her bold, visually striking approach. Her 2024 drama "About This Bright Half" wove a poetic tapestry of memory and loss, while the acclaimed 2025 documentary "Taraneh: A Documentary" offered an intimate portrait of a resilient Iranian woman. With her upcoming projects, including the literary adaptation "As I Lay Dying" (2025), Ahangarani solidifies her reputation as a filmmaker of immense empathy and artistic vision, poised to leave an indelible mark on world cinema.