Director Mohammad R. Khavari

To help his pregnant classmate, a student falsely claims to be her husband. When her real husband meets the professor, a misunderstanding unfolds—causing harm to the woman caught in the middle.

If modern Iranian cinema is renowned for its social commentary, realism, and restrained aesthetic, then Unjustified by Mohammad R. Khavari stands as a powerful embodiment of that tradition. Centred on a young pregnant student caught in a mounting crisis, the film offers a deeply grounded and emotionally resonant story. It not only captures the complexities of womanhood in contemporary Iranian society but also subtly explores the divides of class and culture. - S/W Curator, Rob Munday