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Saudade

A young lonely woman aimlessly roams the city streets one night, she shares a fleeting connection with a stranger...
At the end of the night with heavy rain, The woman returns home.
She opens the window and looks out into the rain, The faint sound of a man's voice comes from inside the house.

  • Arezou Saedi
    Director
  • Arezou Saedi
    Writer
  • Arezou Saedi
    Producer
  • Raha Khodayari
    Key Cast
    "The girl"
  • Mohammad Berahmani
    Key Cast
    "The boy"
  • Rouzbeh Raiga
    Director of photography
  • Hassan Shabankareh
    Sound designer
  • Ehsan Vaseghi
    Editor
  • Saman Majdvafaei
    Colorist
  • Ehsan Etminan
    Production manager
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Mini Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Arezou Saedi

Arezou Saedi, an independent Iranian filmmaker, is passionate about the art of cinema and its innovative narratives. She is particularly drawn to poetic atmospheres, human relationships, and existential concepts in films, striving to explore this path in her works. Arezou learned filmmaking in the Iranian Youth Cinema Society and has been discovering and experiencing this art for several years. For her, cinema is an opportunity to live unlived lives."

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Director Statement

‎‏”Saudade" is a exploration of
‎‏existential loneliness, delving into the void left by the absence of something we may not even know what is it. the film looking for inviting viewers to contemplate the themes of longing, loss, and the search for meaning. It is my hope that "Saudade" resonates with audiences, sparking dialogue and fostering empathy, as we all navigate the complexities of the human experience. Thank you for considering "Saudade" for your film festival.

The word of “ Saudade" is a word for a sad state of intense longing for someone or something that is absent.”