Private Project

Just a Fist

A suspect, along with evidence of the crime, is being escorted by a military soldier towards a police station to see a judge located in another city. Along the way, the suspect makes a request to the soldier...
*“Just a Fist” is not just a film about crime and punishment—it is a reflection of a crumbling society where the foundations of culture and youth aspirations are collapsing. In a land where justice is often distorted, a suspect is escorted by a military soldier to face judgment for a crime that, in most of the world, would not even be considered a crime.

Amidst the ruins of a broken school and a fallen empire, the film explores the silent struggles of a generation caught between oppression and hope. With gripping cinematography and a deeply emotional narrative, “Just a Fist” challenges the audience to question the meaning of justice, freedom, and the fate of those trapped within a system that has long since abandoned them.*

  • Mostafa Yeganeh
    Director
    Iranian singer - songwriter
  • Mostafa Yeganeh
    Writer
  • Mostafa Yeganeh
    Producer
  • Sara Panahi
    Producer
  • Farhad Nazari
    Key Cast
    "suspect"
  • Parham Ahmadi
    Key Cast
    "Soldier"
  • Majid Liaghat
    Key Cast
    "Taxi Driver"
    Majid Liaghat is known for Bermooda (2018), Zire Hokm (2019) and The Walk (2007)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 22, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Cinema 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • CannesWorldFilmFestival
    Canne
    France
    April 1, 2025
    Finalist
  • Folkestone Film Festival
    Folkestone
    United Kingdom
    April 1, 2025
    Award Winner
  • Reale Film Festival - BiMonthly Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    February 4, 2025
    Honorable Mention
  • AmiCorti IFF
    Via Molino Bioera
    Italy
    February 11, 2025
    Official Selected
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New york
    United States
    February 21, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    February 17, 2025
    Anatolia International Film Festival
  • Short Shot Fest
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    January 30, 2025
    Oficial Selection
Director Biography - Mostafa Yeganeh

Produced over a hundred music videos in Iran and Turkey
Fifteen years of professional experience as a photographer, graphic designer, director, and editor

Plus, eighteen years of experience as a singer, composer, and music producer

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Director Statement

I am Mostafa Yeganeh, a director and filmmaker with a diverse background in various artistic fields, including photography, graphic design, film editing, directing, television hosting, and acting. I have always sought to create works that push the boundaries of art and invite the audience on a profound and thought-provoking journey.

My education at prestigious universities in photography, graphic design, film editing, directing, television hosting, and acting has allowed me to approach art from multiple perspectives and tackle each project with a comprehensive and multidimensional vision. Additionally, as a singer and composer with fifteen years of experience, as well as a music video director for various artists, I have consistently strived to blend music and imagery to create a multisensory experience.

**Just a Fist** is an opportunity for me to bring my deep human and spiritual concerns to the screen. This film emerges from personal experiences and a critical perspective on society, aiming to explore themes such as power, violence, and resistance from various angles. However, at the heart of this story lies a hopeful message: **'God is never late.'** This phrase is the core of my film, and I want to convey to the audience that even in the darkest moments, hope in God’s grace and mercy can be a guiding light.

I believe that cinema is not just a medium of entertainment but also a powerful tool for reflecting realities and inspiring change. As a director, my goal is to create works that not only entertain but also provoke thought and evoke deep human emotions. I strive to craft images that linger in the viewer’s mind and tell stories that touch hearts.

I hope that **Just a Fist** can be a small step in this direction, inviting audiences to reconsider the world around them while keeping alive the hope in God’s boundless grace."