The Witness

Set in Iran, this drama follows Tarlan, a retired dance teacher who witnesses a murder committed by a powerful government official. When the police decline to investigate the crime, Tarlan faces a difficult choice between submitting to political pressure or risking her personal reputation and financial security to seek justice.

The film was directed by Nader Saeivar and is the first of two listed works by the director, followed by Hijamat. The screenplay was written by Nader Saeivar, Nader Saïvar, and Jafar Panahi. The production was a collaboration between Germany and Austria, involving ArtHood Films, Sky Films, and Golden Girls Filmproduktion. The main cast features Maryam Boubani in the role of Tarlan, alongside Nader Naderpour, Ghazal Shojaei, Hana Kamkar, Abbas Imani, and Farid Eshaghi.

The Witness has a runtime of 100 minutes. Since its release on April 4, 2025, it has earned a rating of 7.4/10 on TMDB based on 25 votes.