Director: Javad Razavian
Cast: Siamak Ansari, Shabnam Moghadami, Shaghayegh Farahani
Zahremar is a 2019 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Javad Razavian, following a pious, politically ambitious man whose carefully constructed public image begins to unravel the moment an unpredictable figure from his past resurfaces at the worst possible time.
What is Zahremar about?
Heshmat is a devout and reputation-conscious man who has set his sights on a seat in Tehran's elections. His world is orderly, his image polished — until an old acquaintance, chaotic and full of unresolved history, suddenly reappears in his life. What begins as an awkward reunion quickly spirals into a series of increasingly complicated predicaments. Heshmat must scramble to manage the fallout, keep his electoral ambitions intact, and prevent his carefully guarded personal life from becoming very public — all while the situation grows harder to control with every passing hour.
Cast & crew
Director Javad Razavian brings a sharp comedic sensibility to the film. Lead actor Siamak Ansari — a seasoned presence in Iranian television and cinema — anchors the story as the beleaguered Heshmat. Shabnam Moghadami and Shaghayegh Farahani round out the ensemble, both well-known faces to Persian-speaking audiences who bring warmth and comic timing to the supporting roles.
Context & significance
Zahremar sits comfortably in a long tradition of Iranian social comedies that use personal crisis as a lens for gently satirizing public life, political ambition, and the gap between private behavior and public virtue. For diaspora viewers, this kind of story carries extra resonance — the rituals of face-saving, the weight of community reputation, and the comedy of colliding social worlds are deeply familiar cultural textures. The film's 91-minute runtime keeps the pace brisk, and its Tehran setting grounds the humor in recognizable, everyday Iranian life.
Where & how to watch
Zahremar is available to stream on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch it on your web browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and cancel anytime.