Behind the Glasses

Synopsis

A skyscraper window cleaner experiences a strange occurrence on an otherwise dull workday.

Behind the Glasses, a film by Mahdi Iravani
Running Time: 00:03:00
Genre: Short – Drama
Shooting Format: Arri Alexa
Exhibition Format: Digital
Audio Format: 2channel stereo
Completed: February 31, 2019, Iran

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Plot Summary
A skyscraper window cleaner experiences a strange occurrence on an otherwise uneventful workday, sparking dissatisfaction with the monotony of his routine. As he cleans the windows of a hospital, he notices a child on the other side of the glass, battling cancer. Moved by the child’s situation, he decides to brighten their day, using his time on the job to bring a moment of joy and connection.

Director’s Statement(About the theme): 

The strange and unpredictable period of the coronavirus pandemic(COVID-19) reminds us that humans need empathy with each other more than ever. It taught us that we should not have a pocket full of money to help each other or to put a smile on each other’s lips, we just need a heart filled with Mutual understanding, sympathy, and compassion. With this movie, I want to convey the beautiful and exceptional feeling of helping each other and empathy to the viewers and to remind them that to experience this phenomenon we don’t need extraordinary capital and ability, we just need to change our perspective a little with a kind heart.

Lindsay Mitchell, a jury member of the Bloit International Film Festival, shared this heartfelt sentiment about the film during the 2021 edition, where it won the Power Of Film Award:

“This struck a deeply personal chord for me, and in the space of a couple of minutes, moved me to tears. Really beautifully done.”

Film History

Beloit International Film Festival Won, Power Of Film Award Best Film – 2021	China International New Media Short Film Festival Won, KingBonn Award Best Film – 2023
International Shortfilmfestival Detmold Nominated, Best Short Film -2021	Iranian Film Festival – San Francisco Nominated, Festival Prize Best Short Film – 2021
Istanbul International Short Film Festival Nominated, Best Shortfilm Best Short Film – 2021	Nickel Independent Film and Video Festival Nominated, Jury Award Best Short Film -2021
Zoom – Zblizenia Nominated, Special Mention Best Short Fiction Film	deadCenter Film Festival Nominated, Best Short Best Narrative Short
Faludi International Film Festival and Photo Competition Nominated, Best Film Short Fiction	Watch Mow on Prime Video Available from 10.10.2024
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CAST AND CREW

Director
Mahdi Iravani

Writer
Pegah Emami

Producers
Reza Taherkhani
Mahdi Iravani

Cast
Omid Bahmani
Amir Ali Khani
Mehdi Arab Imani
Alireza Qazvini
Amir Ali Rezaei
Irfan Nasirloo

Cinematographer
Ramtin Firoozian

Sound Designer
Zohreh Ali Akbari

Sound Mixer
Hamed Hosseinzadeh

Editor
Mahdi Iravani

Music
Mohammad Fereshtehnejad

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