Aftab Mishavad

"The Sun Sets" is a film set in Tehran in October 2022. A theater group finds themselves in the midst of a major uprising while rehearsing the ancient Greek comedy Lysistrata. In a scene where the Acropolis, captured by the women of Athens, is stormed by elderly men, the group learns that they are surrounded by an anti-rebel police force marching to suppress a major protest. As the street noise deafens their ears, the room is filled with fear and anger. While some want to hide, others - led by the leading actress - want to go out to the street and fight alongside the people. Despite disagreements, one thing is clear; they do not want to continue the play during the time of revolution. The film reminds viewers of the power of art and resistance, how powerful people can be when they come together, and that change is inevitable.

The film was shot in Tehran, Iran.