Amir Masoud Soheili

Directing

Amir Masoud Soheili

Place of birth

Mashhad, Iran

Known for

Directing

Credits

11 titles

Amir Masoud Soheili is an award-winning Iranian filmmaker, festival programmer, and photographer, best known for his acclaimed short films Blue-eyed Boy (2014), Elephantbird (2019), and MARDAZMA (2025). His works have been screened at prestigious events including PÖFF – Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Leeds International Film Festival, Interfilm Berlin, and Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival in Japan. He has served as a jury member at numerous film festivals worldwide, including the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in Indonesia (2015), Avanca International Film Festival in Portugal (2016 and 2018), SAARC Film Festival in Sri Lanka (2017), International Documentary and Shor…

Known for

Elephantbird poster
7.0

A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.

Elephantbird

2018

Hajaroo poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Hajaroo

2021

Mardazma poster
NR

Attempting to avoid the local army after capturing voters on election day to punish them, two armed men find themselves at the mercy of a mythical djinn. This supernatural folk story shines a light on the resilience of the Afghan people.

Mardazma

2025

Chop Chop! poster
NR

A Scottish-Pakistani dad’s life spirals into chaos as he battles his orthodox father’s ultimatum to circumcise the grandson.

Chop Chop!

2024

No artwork available
NR

Two musicians joined a village protest against a newly built military base. Tragedy struck when the younger one died during the protest, with his final wish to be buried in front of the base. His heartbroken friend left everything behind but his guitar and moved to the village. Over the years, he struggles to keep the protest alive, visiting his friend’s restricted grave daily. As doubt creeps in, villagers begin to question the endless battle. Now, he faces a choice: continue fighting for a fading dream or finally let go of his friend’s haunting memory.

Veiled Village

2024

Blue-Eyed Boy poster
NR

Story of a boy who sees the whole world blue.

Blue-Eyed Boy

2014

Behind the camera

Elephantbird poster
7.0

A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.

Elephantbird

2018

Elephantbird poster
7.0

A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.

Elephantbird

2018

Elephantbird poster
7.0

A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.

Elephantbird

2018

Hajaroo poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Hajaroo

2021

Mardazma poster
NR

Attempting to avoid the local army after capturing voters on election day to punish them, two armed men find themselves at the mercy of a mythical djinn. This supernatural folk story shines a light on the resilience of the Afghan people.

Mardazma

2025

Chop Chop! poster
NR

A Scottish-Pakistani dad’s life spirals into chaos as he battles his orthodox father’s ultimatum to circumcise the grandson.

Chop Chop!

2024

No artwork available
NR

Two musicians joined a village protest against a newly built military base. Tragedy struck when the younger one died during the protest, with his final wish to be buried in front of the base. His heartbroken friend left everything behind but his guitar and moved to the village. Over the years, he struggles to keep the protest alive, visiting his friend’s restricted grave daily. As doubt creeps in, villagers begin to question the endless battle. Now, he faces a choice: continue fighting for a fading dream or finally let go of his friend’s haunting memory.

Veiled Village

2024

Blue-Eyed Boy poster
NR

Story of a boy who sees the whole world blue.

Blue-Eyed Boy

2014

Blue-Eyed Boy poster
NR

Story of a boy who sees the whole world blue.

Blue-Eyed Boy

2014

Black Rain in My Eyes poster
NR

Hessan is a Syrian poet and the father of four blind daughters. He hides the war from his kids. He has been invited to attend a poetry forum, but taking the girls out and confronting them with the effects of war is a challenge.

Black Rain in My Eyes

2024

Broken Whispers poster
NR

Weary of the creative process, an old painter fixes a broken instrument he finds in the rubble. When his students go around looking for someone who can play the instrument, they meet other artists bearing the scars of war.

Broken Whispers

2023