Our Iranian Lockdown

A rare glimpse into the lives of a young couple in lockdown in Iran. Filmed over several weeks in quarantine, Sara and Mohammad Reza attempt to process the devastating loss of a family member to Covid-19. The news of coronavirus spreading in Tehran is the backdrop to their lives indoors, they see the outside world from their window, neighbors setting off fireworks, and street musicians playing for spare change. As they approach the Persian new year, usually a time of family reunion, the couple find hope and happiness in the traditional rituals that mark the spring equinox.

Directors and Producers: Sara Khaki & Mohammad Reza Eyni

Executive Producers: Jess Gormley & Lindsay Poulton