Abdulma

Synopsis Abdulma explores the beliefs, folklore, and everyday life of the Arab communities of southern Iran. The documentary centers on the local legend of Abdulma, a mythical water spirit believed to emerge from the water and carry young girls away. Using this legend as a narrative thread, Abbas Amini offers an ethnographic portrait of the region's culture, rituals, social relationships, and daily life.

Impossible Mission

Synopsis Impossible Mission is a social documentary that explores the lives of underprivileged children and vulnerable families in Iran. Through an intimate and human-centered perspective, the film portrays resilience, hope, and the struggle to overcome seemingly impossible circumstances. Its subject closely reflects Abbas Amini's long-standing commitment to supporting working children.

Night Story

Synopsis Night Tales revisits the Cinema Rex tragedy in Abadan thirty years after the event. Through interviews with survivors, victims' families, and those who participated in the rescue efforts, the documentary uncovers personal memories and untold stories, offering a deeply human perspective on one of the most devastating events in modern Iranian history.

Taste of the Sun

Synopsis Taste of the Sun is a poetic documentary that follows the daily lives of a group of sugarcane workers in southwestern Iran. As they wait for the harvest season to return, the film reflects on the rhythms of nature, work, love, and hope. Filmed entirely on location, it offers an intimate portrait of life shaped by the changing seasons.

The Breathless

Synopsis The Breathless follows Abbas Amini’s personal journey to replace his father’s gravestone, who died as a result of chemical injuries suffered during the Iran-Iraq War. While investigating his father’s past and speaking with his former comrades, Amini discovers that many children of chemical warfare survivors have also been affected by the consequences of these attacks. Through a review of Iraq’s chemical attacks and a visit to the Halabja Museum, the documentary presents a human portrait of the lasting scars of war.