A Bit of Light

A Bit of Light (2026)



کمی نور

7.4 2026 87 min —

Director: Ali Asgari

Cast: Misagh Zare, Sadaf Asgari, Forouzan Jamshidnejad, Ramtin Daghigh, Mina Rahimzadeh

Drama
When an Iranian doctor is taken into custody and his medical practice is forced to close, he loses all hope for the future and decides to end his life. But during one final day surrounded by his family, that resolve begins to falter.

More About This Film

A Bit of Light is a restrained Iranian drama about Arash, a doctor whose professional life and sense of the future have been deeply shaken. Facing a profound personal crisis, he spends a final day with his siblings and mother, and the experience creates space for unexpected reflection.

Directed by Ali Asgari, the film focuses on family relationships, despair, endurance, and the possibility of finding meaning in small acts of connection. Missagh Zareh leads the cast, with Sadaf Asgari and Forouzan Jamshidnejad among the principal performers.

  • The original Persian title is Kami Nour.
  • Directed and written by Ali Asgari with Shadmehr Rastin.
  • Runtime is approximately 87 minutes.
  • The film competed for the Golden Lion at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
  • The production involves Iran, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, and Türkiye.

Where to Watch

A Bit of Light is currently moving through international festival and art-house distribution, with availability depending on local rights.

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