Dead of Night (2025)

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Amid a society that clings tightly to its cultural traditions, a translator, writer, and poet finds himself at odds with the government's restrictive cultural structure. With his finances stretched thin and his wife expelled from the university, he retreats to an abandoned house in his hometown. But just as he begins writing a new novel, a looming threat emerges - the rising river that threatens to engulf him and his family. As he battles to keep the floodwaters at bay, he's also fighting against the oppressive forces of the government that seek to silence his dissenting voice. But he's determined to finish his book, even as his situation becomes increasingly dire.

Director: Farhad Vilkiji
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peyman Yazdanian
Cinematography: Masoud Amini Tirani
Editing: Hayedeh Safiyari
Production: Europe Media Nest, Motion and Frame, Visual Focus Film Works&Entertainment
Country: Czech Republic, Iran, Netherlands, Turkey
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Farhad Vilkiji
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead of Night about?
Amid a society that clings tightly to its cultural traditions, a translator, writer, and poet finds himself at odds with the government's restrictive cultural structure. With his finances stretched thin and his wife expelled from the university, he retreats to an abandoned house in his hometown. But just as he begins writing a new novel, a looming threat emerges - the rising river that threatens to engulf him and his family. As he battles to keep the floodwaters at bay, he's also fighting against the oppressive forces of the government that seek to silence his dissenting voice. But he's determined to finish his book, even as his situation becomes increasingly dire.
Who directed Dead of Night?
Dead of Night was directed by Farhad Vilkiji.
Who stars in Dead of Night?
Dead of Night stars Ali Mosaffa, Nawal Sharifi, Gülçin Santırcıoğlu, Nora Hanifeh Zadeh, Soroush Helali.
How long is Dead of Night?
Dead of Night has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Dead of Night?
Dead of Night is a Drama film.
Where was Dead of Night produced?
Dead of Night was produced in Czech Republic, Iran, Netherlands, Turkey.