Private Project

Mermaid

Yones (Jonah) is a diver that lives along the shores of the Persian Gulf; he wants to install a memorial at the sea for his friend that killed in the war (Iran & Iraq). At the same time he is facing with oil pollution at the seashores, he decides to collect samples of this oil pollution and bring the oil company to trial.

  • Amir Masoud Aghababaian
    Director
  • Amir Masoud Aghababaian
    Writer
  • Mohammad Reza Arab
    Producer
  • Amir Aghaei
    Key Cast
  • Pantea Mehdinia
    Key Cast
  • Shahrokh Forootanian
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    پری دریایی
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    280,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Red 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Kolkata International Wildlife & Environment Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    GOLDEN TIGER AWARD
Distribution Information
  • Amir Masoud Aghababaian
    Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Amir Masoud Aghababaian

Amir Masoud Aghababaian has been active in the field of editing, script writing and directing documentary and fiction, He graduated from the theater.

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Director Statement

pollution of Persian gulf by oil companies was first & important goal of my idea. For achieve it, I have to limit my self by red lines. Mermaid is a story of a man who sacrifice himself for Nature & Corruption of black gold Business. I was lucky for making my first film about environmental issues of my country.