Director: Hossein Hemayounfar
Man Siamand Hastam is a 2022 Iranian biographical documentary directed by Hossein Hemayounfar, chronicling the final competitive appearance of Siamand Rahman — the legendary Iranian para-powerlifter who set a world record at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in the over-107 kg category for athletes with physical disabilities.
What is Man Siamand Hastam about?
The film follows Siamand Rahman as he prepares for and competes at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, carrying with him the weight of national expectation and years of relentless training. Viewers witness the physical and psychological demands placed on an elite para-athlete who has already broken barriers thought impossible. The documentary traces his presence on the competition floor, the quiet moments before the lift, and the atmosphere inside an arena where history is being made. Rather than a simple victory story, it asks what it costs a person to reach the absolute summit of their sport — and what drives them to keep pushing once they have already proved their worth to the world.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Hossein Hemayounfar, an Iranian documentary filmmaker. The sole subject is Siamand Rahman, one of the most decorated para-powerlifters in history and a national hero in Iran. Because the film centers entirely on Rahman's performance and presence, no additional cast or performance credits appear in the production.
Context & significance
Siamand Rahman is among the most recognizable athletes in Iranian Paralympic history, and his world-record lift at Rio 2016 was broadcast across Persian-language media worldwide. For the Iranian diaspora, documentary films like this carry a particular resonance: they connect viewers to achievements rooted in the homeland that transcend politics and division. A short-form biographical portrait at 38 minutes, Man Siamand Hastam suits an audience that wants to revisit that historic moment with the intimacy of a close-up camera rather than a broadcast replay. It belongs to a tradition of Iranian sports documentaries that honor individual perseverance as a form of cultural pride.
Where & how to watch
Man Siamand Hastam is available on K-Time with Persian audio. Stream it on your browser, smart TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Your subscription lets you cancel anytime.