The Forbidden University (2026)
Director: Nauzanin Knight
Cast: Ava Maria Safai, Mohammadali Beheshtimaal, Parham Rownaghi, Sepideh Yadegar, Naseem Naderi
In Iran, simply seeking a university education is a punishable offense—if you are Bahá’í. *The Forbidden University* uncovers a hidden underground system where students and instructors face imprisonment, violent crackdowns, and banishment—all for the freedom to study. Through fearless firsthand testimonies and vivid animated reconstructions, this film reveals the untold tale of a quiet sanctuary of hope, built in the dark.
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