Without Permission
By Hassan Nazer
Original title – Witout Permission
International title – Without Permission
French title – Sans Permission
Logline
An exiled Iranian filmmaker, denied official permission to make his film, secretly turns to children to capture the unfiltered voices of a new generation risking everything to explore love, identity, and freedom in a society that seeks to silence them.
Synopsis
An exiled Iranian filmmaker returns home after being denied permission for his scripted film. Determined to capture the voices of the new generation and their unfiltered thoughts on love, identity, and freedom, he turns to children, secretly filming in hidden locations. As he navigates societal and political barriers, his journey becomes a powerful exploration of self-expression in a controlled world.
Cast
Behrouz Sebt Rasoul (Director)
Setareh Fakhaari (Assistant Director)
Mehdi Mehri (Reza)
Crew
Director – Hassan Nazer
Screenplay – Hassan Nazer
Producer – Hassan Nazer
Festivals
*- 30th Busan International Film Festival, South Korea. September 17 – 26, 2025. Official Competition section https://www.biff.kr/eng/
*- 30th Rabat International Author Film Festival, Morocco. November 08 – 14, 2025. ‘Competition section. https://www.festivalrabat.ma/
