ملاتنین

Ali, a 14-year-old boy from southern Tehran, works in a repair shop to support his family. After a period of detention, he discovers that his 9-year-old brother, Milad, has taken his place, a place that reminds Ali of hidden trauma. When he realizes Milad has also become a victim, Ali is forced to find a way forward between silence, the collapse of his family, and standing up against injustice.

Hannaneh Daliri

Fatemeh Daliri (also known as Hannaneh) is an independent Iranian filmmaker, writer, and director. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts (2022), along with degrees in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration from Islamic Azad University. In 2018, she completed directing and performance training at a private institute. Melatonin is her second short film.