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Roya (2026)

Movie ★ 8.0 93 min

Drama

Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison for her political beliefs, is faced with a choice: make a forced televised confession or remain confined to her three-square-metre cell. As past and present slip out of sequence and exchange places, she moves between inner landscapes and lived experience.

Mahnaz Mohammadi Director Mahnaz Mohammadi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 7, 2026
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt39367246
Language
Studio
PakFilm, Europe Media Nest, Amour Fou Luxembourg, Filminiran

Cast

Melisa Sözen Melisa Sözen Roya Maryam Palizban Maryam Palizban Samira Hadmidreza Djavdan Hadmidreza Djavdan Father Mohammad Ali Hosseinalipour Interrogator Bacho Meburishvili Doctor Gholamhassan Taseiri Haji Babak Radmehr Babak Radmehr Hassina Burgan Hassina Burgan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Roya about?
Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison for her political beliefs, is faced with a choice: make a forced televised confession or remain confined to her three-square-metre cell. As past and present slip out of sequence and exchange places, she moves between inner landscapes and lived experience.
Who directed Roya?
Roya was directed by Mahnaz Mohammadi.
Who stars in Roya?
Roya stars Melisa Sözen, Maryam Palizban, Hadmidreza Djavdan, Mohammad Ali Hosseinalipour.
When was Roya released?
Roya is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch Roya?
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