The Steak

A mother prepares a birthday celebration for her daughter when an unexpected military attack occurs. To keep the child safe, the mother hides her in a closet before being killed by invading soldiers. A medic discovers the girl and attempts to cheer her up by celebrating her birthday, but the occasion ultimately turns into a funeral.

This drama and war short film, with a runtime of eight minutes, is a co-production between Iran and Canada produced by Lucid Horizon Films. It was directed by Kiarash Dadgar Mohebi and Kiarash Dadgar, who also served as producer. The screenplay was written by Ali Narimani and Kiarash Dadgar. The cast features Faranak Khamis as the mother, Amin Simiar as the medic soldier, and Panisa Peyvakht as the child, with Mehran Nabi and Ali Narimani appearing as soldiers. The film was released on January 19, 2024.