Release(1971)

Release is a short film set in the rural south of Iran, following a group of teenagers as they pursue red fish in their local waters. The film captures the daily rhythms and challenges of young life in a region where fishing remains central to survival and tradition. Through intimate observation, it documents the skill, patience, and camaraderie required to navigate both the natural environment and the social bonds that sustain these communities. The work offers a quiet, authentic glimpse into adolescence far from urban centers, where work and coming-of-age are inseparable. Release presents a portrait of resilience and connection rooted in place and livelihood.