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Forced Symphony

Mohammad, known by his stage name Neon, is a rapper from the new generation of Persian music. He spends his last day of freedom wandering the city with his friends before leaving for mandatory military service.

Forced Symphony was officially selected by Cinelebu, a prestigious Oscar®-qualifying international film festival held annually in Lebu, Chile.

  • parisa tavassoli
    Director
  • parisa tavassoli
    Writer
  • parisa tavassoli
    Producer
  • mohammad
    Key Cast
    "neon"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Symphony Ejbary
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    cultural, social, portrait, poetric, music, rap, docu-fiction
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 2, 2025
  • 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:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University Of Tehran,School of Art
  • Lebu
    Chile
    April 25, 2025
    World Premiere at CINELEBU Film Festival, Chile 2025 An Oscar®-qualifying and Goya-qualifying international film festival
    Official Selection.Nominated – International Documentary
Director Biography - parisa tavassoli

Parisa Tavasoli is an Iranian filmmaker, director, and actor based in Tehran. She graduated in Cinema Directing from the University of Tehran and has worked on numerous short films, documentaries, and theater projects. Her work explores social, cultural, and artistic themes, often focusing on youth identity and contemporary life in Iran. Passionate about visual storytelling, Parisa draws inspiration from literature, photography, and music, aiming to connect Iranian stories with global audiences.

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Director Statement

I created this documentary during my university years with minimal resources but a deep passion for storytelling. It captures the evolving reality of Iran’s young generation through the lens of Persian rap, a movement redefining modern Iranian culture.

The film offers a raw, honest look into a micro-culture that bridges art, protest, and identity. Persian rap today stands as a new form of Persian poetry and a dominant voice of youth expression.

Despite limitations, my passion for cinema and socio-cultural narratives pushed me to create this project. Inspired by Abbas Kiarostami, I believe in the transformative power of connecting with filmmakers worldwide to inspire change in both cinema and society.