19

The drama 19 follows Mitra, a single Iranian painter who falls into a coma after contracting COVID-19. As she nears the end of her life, her unconscious mind leads her through various fragments of her memories. Her spirit returns home to gather an imaginary collection of bittersweet experiences. Before her final departure, she reflects on her own existence, her friends, and the legacy of her generation, considering the things they created and destroyed.

The film was directed by Manijeh Hekmat, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Mahsa Mohebali and Jamileh Darolshafahi. It is a joint production between Germany and Iran, created by Bamdad Film and kapFilme. The cast is led by Pantea Panahiha in the role of Mitra, supported by Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour, Katayun Amir Ebrahimi, Jamshid Ahangarani, Parisa Nemati Moghadam, and Mehdi Nemati Moghadam. The movie has a runtime of 77 minutes and was released on June 1, 2021.