Fish

by Amirhossein Taleshi

Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

Synopsis

For some time now, the lake has yielded no fish, and Khaqan has lost his customers. His wife, Aida, is suffering from an illness, and making ends meet has become a struggle. Yet, Khaqan has not lost hope and continues fishing…

Director's biography

Amirhossein Taleshi is an independent filmmaker and an official Art and Geography teacher based in Iran. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Geography Education from Farhangian University, the specialized teacher training institution in Iran, and holds a Master’s degree in Cinema from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran. His unique dual background as an educator in geography and arts profoundly influences his cinematic vision, allowing him to bring a distinct, humanistic perspective to his storytelling.

Credits

Director: Amirhossein Taleshi

Screenplay: Amirhossein Taleshi

Cinematography: Yousef Shahbaz

Editing: Sheida Gorji

Music: Payam Azadi

Producer: Amirhossein Taleshi

Sound design: Neda Mohseni

Specifications

Original title: Baliq

Running time: 23'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Iran

Completion date: August, 2026