A van with seven passengers journeys through the barren Lut Desert when a grim situation unfolds: one of their fellow travelers has died. With no access to a medical professional to issue an official death certificate, emergency services refuse to send an ambulance. As darkness falls, the chance of locating a doctor becomes increasingly remote. Left with few options, the group debates driving to the nearest police patrol for assistance. But before they can act, they search the deceased’s belongings for identification or contact details, uncovering a startling discovery that intensifies their crisis.
Official Selection – The Best Film – Girona International Film Festival – Girona, Spain – 2024
Official Selection – The Best Film – The Pigeon International Film Festival (PIFF) – isafjordur, Iceland – 2024
Official Selection – The Best Film – Monadnock International Film Festival– New Hampshire, U.S.- 2024
Award – Torino Underground Cinefest– Torino, Italy – 2024
Award – Iranian Film Festival of Zürich (IFFZ)– Zürich, Switzerland – 2024
Official Selection – The Best Film – Salento International Film Festival– Lecce, Italy – 2024
Official Selection – The Best Film – ÍRÁN:CI Film Festival– Prague, Czech Republic – 2024
Nominated – The Best Film – Shanghai International Film Festival– Shanghai, China – 2023
Nominated – The Best Director – Shanghai International Film Festival– Shanghai, China – 2023
Winner – The Best Cinematography – Shanghai International Film Festival– Shanghai, China – 2023
Nominated – The Best Actor – Shanghai International Film Festival– Shanghai, China – 2023
The Iranian film *”Cause of Death: Unknown,”* directed by Ali Zarnagar, has been officially selected to screen at the Girona Film Festival in Catalonia, Spain. Now in its 36th year, the prestigious festival will be held from November 4 to November 9, presenting an exceptional lineup of international cinema.
“Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Zarnagar, has won the prestigious Best Feature Film award at the Torino Underground Cinefest, which took place from September 26 to September 30. This recognition marks a milestone in the film’s international journey, following its recent screenings at other acclaimed festivals.
The Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Ali Zarnagar, has been officially selected for the Monadnock International Film Festival in New Hampshire, U.S. The festival, now in its 12th year, will take place from October 4 to October 17, bringing international cinematic talent to American audiences.
The acclaimed Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Ali Zarnagar, has won the Best Feature Film award at the Iranian Film Festival of Zürich (IFFZ). This recognition marks another major milestone in the film’s international journey, reinforcing its impact in the realm of contemporary cinema.
Following its successful screening at the Salento International Film Festival on September 10, “Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Ali Zarnagar, has been selected for another Italian premiere at the Torino Underground Cinefest. This selection reaffirms the film’s powerful storytelling and impact on international audiences.
The powerful Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Ali Zarnagar, has been officially selected to screen at the Iranian Film Festival of Zürich (IFFZ) in Switzerland. Building on its international acclaim, this film continues to make a significant impact on the festival circuit.
The Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown,” directed by Ali Zarnagar, has been officially selected for the Salento International Film Festival in Italy. This critically acclaimed film continues to captivate audiences and critics alike as it makes its way through the international festival circuit.
The European premiere of Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown” took place at the Hof International Film Festival in Germany. The film follows seven passengers on a journey between Shahdad and Kerman, discovering a deceased passenger and examining his body for clues.
“Cause of Death: Unknown,” an intriguing Iranian drama-mystery directed by Ali Zarnegar, has been selected for the highly anticipated Shanghai Film Festival. Explore the complexities of Iranian society through this captivating film that combines suspense, ethical dilemmas, and the consequences of greed.
Ali Zarnegar’s “Cause of Death: Unknown” is a decent Iranian drama/mystery film that manages to captivate its audience with its intriguing storyline. The technical aspects of the movie are also commendable, making it a visually appealing experience.
Writing Credits:
Ali Zarnegar
Cast:
Banipal Shoomoon
Alireza Sani Far
Neda Jebraeili
Ali Mohammad Radmanesh
Zakieh Behbahani
Reza Amouzad
Soheil Bavi
Saeed Rezaeikia
Milad Moradi
Ahmad Dehghanrahimi
Mansour Ghanijahed
Mohammadreza Hosseinian
Ashkan Ashoori
Mojtaba Mirhosseini
Sahar Babaei
Produced by
Majid Barzegar
Music by
Easa Habibzadeh
Cinematography by
Davood Malek Hosseini
Film Editing by
Hamid Najafirad
Set & Costume Design by
Mohamadreza Mirzamohamadi
Sound Designer:
Alireza Alavian
Makeup Department
Makeup Artist
Mohammadreza Ghomi
Assistant makeup artist:
Alireza Bagherbeigi
Hossein Estiri
Niloufar Gohardoust
Oldouz Azizi
Mohammad Ramezanian
Production Management
Production Manager:
Mohammad Jafari
Executive in Charge of Production:
Pooyan Sadeghi
Production Support:
Mehdi Alibabaei
Unit Production Manager:
Ashkan Ashoori
Investors:
Nader Ghadesi
Kourosh Ghaemi
Mehdi Ghaemi
Ashkan Vaziri
Assistant Production Manager:
Fatemeh Abolhasani
Abolfazl Ebrahimabadi
Mohammad Kadkhodai
Mohammadreza Pishkari
Reza Pourrahim
Alireza Rafati
Hossein Rajabpour
Esmaeel Shafiabadi
Hamed Shafiabadi
Mohammad Soltanpour
Reza Talebi
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Program Coordinator:
Omid Rad
Siavash Ramazanloo
First Assistant Director:
Siavash Ramazanloo
Ehsan Shiri
Sound Department
Sound Manager:
Khashayar Babaei Zadeh
Sound Recordist:
Saeed Bojnoordi
Ali Zolfaghari
Sound Mixer:
Mansoureh Esmaeili
Sound Effects Editor
Behzad Mehdizadeh
Boom Operator:
Morteza Mousavi
Mohsen Nankali
Pedram Ramezanpour
Jalil Rezaei
Sound Asistant:
Soroosheh Arefi
Effects Department
Visual Effects:
Bardia Elmi
Special Effects:
Rahim Haji Tabar
Omid Savadi
Camera and Electrical Department
First Assistant Camera:
Saeed Karami
Mohammad Nasiri
Assistant Camera:
Alireza Sharifzadeh
Reza Talebi
Reza Tanavar
Ali Nahardani
Camera Operator:
Amir Zemestani
Lighting Technician:
Hamid Ladoni
Still Photographer:
Payam Sadeghi
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Assistant Costume Designer:
Rahim Hajitabar
Omid Savadi
Editorial Department
Colorist:
Hamidreza Fatourehchian
Borna Jamshidi
Assistant Editor:
Bahareh Khodabakhsh
Sharareh Mousavi
Music Department
Cellist:
Helia Rezaei
Script and Continuity Department
Script Supervisor:
Maral Fathi
Transportation Department
Ali Vali Abadi
Reza Vali Abadi
Ali Ahmadian
Hossein Alizadeh
Mohammadraza Amirkhani
Ali Ashrafi
Mohammad Erfanian
Hossein Kalantari
Ali Mousavi
Kamal Savafi
Aminolah Seyedi
Mohammad Shojaei
Ayoub Valiabadi
Additional Crew
Set Assistant:
Taghi Mehdi Abadi
Akbar Hashtadani
Ali Kadkhoda
Esmaeel Shafiabadi
Mohsen Shafiabadi
Subtitles
Special Thanks
Morteza Sadeghi
Katayoun Sharei
Thanks
Nematollah Zeid Abadi
Vahid Zeid Abadi
Rouholah Abolhadi
Moein Afzali
Ehsan Alikhani
Mojtaba Asadi
Ali Asgari
Soheil Atari
Behzad Azadi
Ahmad Balouchi
Iman Baratpour
Hamidreza Barzegar
Golchehr Damghani
Majid Ebrahimifar
Mohammad Sadegh Esmaeili
Hamid Esmaeli
Masoud Fard
Mehrnoush Ghafari
Mohsen Hashemi
Hosein Jangjou
Ali Kermanian
Hengameh Khoshrou
Bahar Harfat Manesh
Masoumeh Asgari Manesh
Farzaneh Mofidi
Leila Naghdi Pari
Hossein Poormohammadi
Soudabe Rajaei
Hamed Sa’adat
Mansour Sadeghzadeh
Sadegh Sepandarand
Mehri Mohammadi Shahi
Mohammad Shojaei
Saman Zarhouneh
Ahmad Zarnegar
