Saeed Roustayi, is an Iranian director, screenwriter, and producer. 'Life+1 Day' is his first major cinematic work. His works primarily focus on issues of social injustice, as well as his portrayals of women in Iranian society. 'Leila's Brothers' is his latest feature film. Read More

Synopsis

The family of Leila is crushed by debt. Although they are hit hard by the inflation ravaging the country, her brothers prioritize their own ambitions at the expense of the family's well-being. In order to escape this situation, Leila sets out to start a business, but investors are few and far between. This is when she learns that her father Esmail, who is in poor health, has amassed a significant amount of money, which he plans to give to his community in order to become the new patriarch. Little by little, as the patriarch's health deteriorates, the family finds itself on the brink of imploding.Read More

Highlights

Cannes Film Festival, France