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Blindly Blind

"Blindly Blind" is a short romantic drama film that tells the story of a blind man named Siavash who lost his sight years ago due to an accident and thereafter married a woman named Helena. Now, there is a surgical procedure available that might restore Siavash's vision, but Siavash is not at all enthusiastic about regaining his sight.

  • Benyamin Khodabandeh
    Director
  • Benyamin Khodabandeh
    Writer
  • Benyamin Khodabandeh
    Producer
  • Benyamin Khodabandeh
    Key Cast
    "Siavash"
  • Mobina Yar ahmadi
    Key Cast
    "Black and white Helena"
  • Aysuda Namazi
    Key Cast
    "Color Helen"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    کور کور
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 18, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    30 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Damghan University
Director Biography - Benyamin Khodabandeh

Benyamin Khodabandeh (born in 2004) is a student filmmaker and cinematographer from Iran who is currently studying cinema at Damghan University. He gained popularity for his short film "A Great Man" in 2023, which won the Best First Year Film award at the 19th Nahal International Student FILM Festival. Benyamin's films focus on contrasting visual storytelling, evolving characters, and the theme of love.

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Director Statement

"Blindly Blind" describes how Siavash perceives the world without truly seeing it.
This student project is non-profit and the music used in the film falls under the fair use condition.