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Victim

On Eid al-Adha, a father prepares to sacrifice a goat according to tradition. His young son, deeply attached to the animal, defies him and risks everything to save it.

  • Bahman Radan
    Director
    director
  • Sara Moradi
    Writer
  • AD1film
    Producer
  • Ramazan Uzun
    Key Cast
  • Ramazan Öğüt
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Silent, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 25, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Türkiye
  • Country of Filming:
    Türkiye
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:09
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • “Victim” Officially Selected for the 13th Riurau International Film Festival in Spain 2024
    Dénia, Xàbia/Jávea, and Jesús Pobre
    Spain
    August 19, 2024
    Official Selection
  • “Victim” Selected for 22nd Goya-Qualifying Alicante Film Festival
    Alicante
    Spain
    May 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Victim Selected for the ‘Un Brin de Court’ Festival
    Vichy
    France
    November 14, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Semifinalist at the Human-Environment Care Film Festival (HECFF) (2024), Canada

    Canada
    September 26, 2024
    semi-finalist
  • Winner — Top 100 Films at the Three Acts of Goodness Film Festival (2024), California, USA
    California
    United States
    May 15, 2024
    Winner — Top 100 Films
Distribution Information
  • Iranfilmport
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Bahman Radan


Bahman Radan (born February 2, 1988, Bijar, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker based in Turkey. He holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Qazvin University but later turned to cinema, bringing a visual and conceptual approach to storytelling. Since 2019, he has worked professionally as a director, writer, and producer, focusing on character-driven and visually striking narratives.

Radan is the founder and CEO of AD1 Film Production, an independent company producing international projects. His films often explore themes of human rights, environmental concerns, social justice, and the psychological struggles of individuals. His works have been screened and awarded at international festivals. Victim is his latest short film, produced in 2023 in Turkey.

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Director Statement

“Victim” was born from a personal question: why must innocence suffer in the name of tradition? In many cultures, rituals of sacrifice are passed down unquestioned. I wanted to capture the moment when a child, still untouched by dogma, dares to resist and protect what he loves. Through silence, simple images, and the courage of a boy, this film challenges us to reconsider the cost of obedience and the meaning of compassion.