In the Shadow of the Cypress

In the Shadow of the Cypress

A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life. Despite the captain’s deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to. One morning, their lives change forever when an unforeseen event occurs. Whether this event proves to be a newfound source of hope or an additional burden remains to be seen.

"Best Animated Short Film" at Tribeca Film Festival 2024

Islamic Republic of Iran / 2023 / 19'

Director

Director

Shirin Sohani – M.A. in animation directing (Tehran University of Art). She started her professional career since 2012. Director, Concept artist, Background artist, Script writer & Production manager. “In the Shadow of the Cypress /Dar Saaye Sarv” is her first professional film. Her graduation animated film, The Fan (2014) won national & international awards.

Hossein Molayemi – M.A. in animation directing (Tehran University of Art). He started his professional career since 2004. Director, character designer, storyboard artist, animator and university lecturer. “In the Shadow of the Cypress /Dar Saaye Sarv” is his 2nd film. His 1st film, Run Rostam Run (2017) has been selected in Annecy, Warsaw and several other Oscar qualifying film festivals and won national & international awards.