Private Project

A Pine; A hundred Sparrows

The daily tribulations and hopes of Amir Shahed.

This film depicts the life story of a notary based in Isfahan, who takes responsibility for the education of undocumented children. Discovering that his notary office is allowed to host illegal immigrants, he opens a school for these children in his office building. However, he faces several challenges in the process

  • Hashem Mortazaviyan
    Director
  • Hashem Mortazaviyan
    Writer
  • Hashem Mortazaviyan
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    یک کاج و صد گنجشک
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 22, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Hashem Mortazaviyan

Iranian director, writer, and producer Hashem Mortazavian. He was born in the picturesque city of Isfahan in 1976 and is an Iranian documentary filmmaker. Since graduating from Soore University’s film directing program, he has used the camera to explore risky and difficult social issues. He belongs to the Association of Iranian Documentaries and has a long list of films to his credit that have competed or won prizes at numerous regional, national, and international film festivals. His films often provide a critical commentary on the political and social landscape of Iran, and he is known for his bold and provocative style that challenges conventional norms. Through his work, he has become an influential voice in Iranian cinema, inspiring a new generation of filmmakers to tackle controversial topics with courage and creativity

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