Medianest is proud to announce the ongoing production of the Czech–French feature film “Sima Needs to Die”, directed by Iranian filmmaker Payam Razi, currently shooting in the Czech Republic. The film is produced by Kaveh Farnam, with Zar Amir, Payam Razi, and Michal Sikora serving as co-producers. Cinematography is led by acclaimed Czech DOP Prokop Souček, bringing a unique visual language to a story that bridges exile, memory, and the desire for return. The film stars Nasrin Pakkho, Mirali Hosseini, and Robert Russell, marking an international cast collaboration.
Synopsis:
A grieving Iranian exile, desperate to bury her husband in their homeland, bonds with a dying man returning to his childhood home. As she helps him confront his past, her longing intensifies, driving her to make a daring decision.
