Ghahremaan : فیلم ایرانی قهرمان  : "A Hero" is an Iranian film written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, with production collaboration from Alexandre Mallet-Guy. Released in 2021, the movie was filmed in Shiraz, Iran, and delves into societal themes. It was introduced as Iran's entry for the 94th Academy Awards but did not make it to the final five nominees. Plot Summary The film narrates the story of Rahim (played by Amir Jadidi), a divorced calligrapher and painter who is imprisoned for failing to pay a debt to Bahram (Mohsen Tanabandeh). On a two-day leave from prison, Rahim, who has a son with a speech impediment involved with a speech therapy clinic secretary named Farkhondeh (Sahar Goldust), discovers a bag containing gold coins. Farkhondeh suggests selling the coins to repay Bahram, but Rahim learns the money is not enough as Bahram insists on the full amount for his daughter's dowry. Regretting his initial decision, Rahim opts to return the money to its rightful owner. Rahim's efforts to find the bag's owner gain public attention through television and social media, earning him the title of "a hero" among the people. Cast Amir Jadidi as Rahim Mohsen Tanabandeh as Bahram Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy as Radmehr Sarina Farhadi as Nazanin Sahar Goldust as Farkhondeh Saleh Karimai as Siavash Alireza Jahandideh as Rahim's brother-in-law Ali Reza Ranjbar as Taxi Driver "A Hero" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on July 13, 2021, where it won the Grand Prix jointly with "Compartment No.6" by Juho Kuosmanen. The film has received widespread acclaim, securing a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 159 critic reviews and an 82% score on Metacritic from 39 critiques. This story, which intricately explores themes of integrity, redemption, and societal perception, adds another compelling layer to Farhadi's esteemed filmography.