Metropole Cinema

Metropole Cinema is a drama set in the city of Abadan during the early 1980s. While the city is under siege during the Iran-Iraq war, a group of people works to protect the Metropol Cinema, a local cultural landmark that has been reduced to ruins. As they fight to save the theater, the characters reflect on their childhoods and youth, using their memories of the cinema as a source of hope amidst the surrounding conflict.

The film was directed by Mohammad Ali BasheAhangar, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Hamed Basheh Ahangar. Produced by Hamed Hosseini and Farabi Cinema, this Iranian production blends elements of romance and war over a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released on September 3, 2025.