Film Magazine's Best Iranian Films

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An official iCheckMovies list (adopted from mjf314).

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In 2009, Film magazine asked 92 Iranian critics to vote for the best Iranian films. The original list was a top 20. This list includes all films that received at least 2 votes. The ballots are available on Film magazine's website (click the 4 links at the bottom).

In 2008, Film magazine made a list of the best Iranian films of the last 3 decades.

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  1. 29 new

    Nema-ye Nazdik

    1990 — a.k.a. Close-Up, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 20 new

    Ta'm e guilass

    1997 — a.k.a. Taste of Cherry, in 17 top lists Check
  3. 15 new

    Khane-ye doust kodjast?

    1987 — a.k.a. Where Is the Friend's House?, in 15 top lists Check
  4. 74 new

    Khaneh siah ast

    1963 — a.k.a. The House Is Black, in 13 top lists Check
  5. 54 new

    Bacheha-Ye aseman

    1997 — a.k.a. Children of Heaven, in 10 top lists Check
  6. 91 new

    Dah

    2002 — a.k.a. Ten, in 10 top lists Check
  7. 103 new

    Zendegi va digar hich

    1992 — a.k.a. And Life Goes On, in 10 top lists Check
  8. 21 new

    Zire darakhatan zeyton

    1994 — a.k.a. Through the Olive Trees, in 9 top lists Check
  9. 40 new

    Dayereh

    2000 — a.k.a. The Circle, in 8 top lists Check
  10. 37 new

    Bad ma ra khahad bord

    1999 — a.k.a. The Wind Will Carry Us, in 7 top lists Check
  11. 95 new

    Badkonake sefid

    1995 — a.k.a. The White Balloon, in 6 top lists Check
  12. 6 new

    Gaav

    1969 — a.k.a. The Cow, in 6 top lists Check
  13. 81 new

    Salam Cinema

    1995 — a.k.a. Hello Cinema, in 6 top lists Check
  14. 3 new

    Darbareye Elly

    2009 — a.k.a. About Elly, in 5 top lists Check
  15. 16 new

    Davandeh

    1984 — a.k.a. The Runner, in 5 top lists Check
  16. 118 new

    Lakposhtha parvaz mikonand

    2004 — a.k.a. Turtles Can Fly, in 5 top lists Check
  17. 84 new

    Gabbeh

    1996, in 4 top lists Check
  18. 120 new

    Mashgh-e Shab

    1989 — a.k.a. Homework, in 4 top lists Check
  19. 43 new

    Mogholha

    1973 — a.k.a. The Mongols, in 4 top lists Check
  20. 86 new

    Mossafer

    1974 — a.k.a. The Traveler, in 4 top lists Check
  21. 60 new

    Rang-e khoda

    1999 — a.k.a. The Color of Paradise, in 4 top lists Check
  22. 97 new

    Bicycleran

    1987 — a.k.a. The Cyclist, in 3 top lists Check
  23. 59 new

    Dastforoush

    1987 — a.k.a. The Peddler, in 3 top lists Check
  24. 14 new

    Khesht va Ayeneh

    1965 — a.k.a. The Brick and the Mirror, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 55 new

    An shab ke barun amad

    1967 — a.k.a. The Night It Rained, in 3 top lists Check
  26. 26 new

    Tabiate bijan

    1974 — a.k.a. Still Life, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 102 new

    Zamani barayé masti asbha

    2000 — a.k.a. A Time for Drunken Horses, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 114 new

    Arousi-ye Khouban

    1989 — a.k.a. Marriage of the Blessed, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 56 new

    Banoo-Ye Ordibehesht

    1998 — a.k.a. The May Lady, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 2 new

    Bashu, gharibeye koochak

    1989 — a.k.a. Bashu, the Little Stranger, in 2 top lists Check
  31. 9 new

    Gheisar

    1969, in 2 top lists Check
  32. 117 new

    Gilane

    2005, in 2 top lists Check
  33. 19 new

    Leila

    1997, in 2 top lists Check
  34. 30 new

    Marg Yazdgerd

    1982 — a.k.a. Death of Yazdgerd, in 2 top lists Check
  35. 62 new

    Mosaferan

    1992 — a.k.a. Travellers, in 2 top lists Check
  36. 52 new

    Nargess

    1992, in 2 top lists Check
  37. 11 new

    Nassereddin Shah, Actor-e Cinema

    1992 — a.k.a. Once Upon a Time, Cinema, in 2 top lists Check
  38. 17 new

    Ragbar

    1972 — a.k.a. Downpour, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 36 new

    Yek Etefagh sadeh

    1973, in 2 top lists Check
  40. 53 new

    Zir-e poost-e shahr

    2001 — a.k.a. Under the Skin of the City, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 45 new

    Aab, baad, khaak

    1989 — a.k.a. Water, Wind, Dust, in 1 top list Check
  42. 66 new

    Aghaye Halou

    1970 — a.k.a. Mr. Gullible, in 1 top list Check
  43. 23 new

    Ajans-E Shisheh-I

    1999 — a.k.a. The Glass Agency, in 1 top list Check
  44. 96 new

    Almoutabaki

    1995 — a.k.a. The Survivor, in 1 top list Check
  45. 93 new

    Ansuyeh Atash

    1987 — a.k.a. Beyond the Fire, in 1 top list Check
  46. 10 new

    Aramesh dar Hozur Deegaran

    1972 — a.k.a. Tranquility in the Presence of Others, in 1 top list Check
  47. 68 new

    Ashkan, angoshtar-e motebarek va dastan-haye digar

    2008 — a.k.a. Ashkan, the Charmed Ring and Other Stories, in 1 top list Check
  48. 67 new

    Az Karkheh ta Rhein

    1993 — a.k.a. From Karkheh to Rhein, in 1 top list Check
  49. 71 new

    Bita

    1972, in 1 top list Check
  50. 69 new

    Bon Bast

    1977 — a.k.a. Dead End, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 15, 2012; source