Jana and Baladoor (2025)

Jānā O Balādoor

In Jana and Baladoor, acclaimed Iranian director Bahram Beyzaie revives the ancient art of shadow play in a poetic, mythical performance. Blending puppetry, music, and narration by Mojdeh Shamsaie and Mohsen Namjoo, the story follows four elemental siblings battling dark forces to restore harmony to the world. This groundbreaking work breathes new life into a nearly forgotten tradition.

• Release Date: 2025-03-20
• Runtime: 2h 35min
• Production Company: Hamid and Christina Moghadam
• Production Country: Iran, United States of America
• Director: Bahram Beyzai