Film Magazine's Best Iranian Films

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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. 65 new

    Jonube shahr

    1958 — a.k.a. South of the City, in 1 top list Check
  2. 14 new

    Khesht va Ayeneh

    1965 — a.k.a. The Brick and the Mirror, in 3 top lists Check
  3. 42 new

    Shabe ghuzi

    1965 — a.k.a. Night of the Hunchback, in 1 top list Check
  4. 6 new

    Gaav

    1969 — a.k.a. The Cow, in 6 top lists Check
  5. 9 new

    Gheisar

    1969, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 66 new

    Aghaye Halou

    1970 — a.k.a. Mr. Gullible, in 1 top list Check
  7. 39 new

    Dash akol

    1971, in 1 top list Check
  8. 43 new

    Mogholha

    1973 — a.k.a. The Mongols, in 4 top lists Check
  9. 8 new

    Tangna

    1973 — a.k.a. Strait, in 1 top list Check
  10. 99 new

    Tangsir

    1973 — a.k.a. Tight Spot, in 1 top list Check
  11. 36 new

    Yek Etefagh sadeh

    1973, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 1 new

    Gavaznha

    1974 — a.k.a. The Deer, in 1 top list Check
  13. 86 new

    Mossafer

    1974 — a.k.a. The Traveler, in 4 top lists Check
  14. 49 new

    Saz Dahani

    1974 — a.k.a. Harmonica, in 1 top list Check
  15. 26 new

    Tabiate bijan

    1974 — a.k.a. Still Life, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 104 new

    Zir-e poost-e shab

    1974 — a.k.a. Under the Skin of the Night, in 1 top list Check
  17. 12 new

    Kandu

    1975 — a.k.a. Beehive, in 1 top list Check
  18. 48 new

    Daei Jan Napoleon

    1976 — a.k.a. My Uncle Napoleon, in 1 top list Check
  19. 31 new

    Dayereh mina

    1977 — a.k.a. The Cycle, in 1 top list Check
  20. 27 new

    Gozaresh

    1977 — a.k.a. The Report, in 1 top list Check
  21. 83 new

    Kalagh

    1977 — a.k.a. The Raven, in 1 top list Check
  22. 4 new

    Sooteh-Delan

    1978 — a.k.a. Desiderium, in 1 top list Check
  23. 44 new

    Hajji Washington

    1983, in 1 top list Check
  24. 16 new

    Davandeh

    1984 — a.k.a. The Runner, in 5 top lists Check
  25. 97 new

    Bicycleran

    1987 — a.k.a. The Cyclist, in 3 top lists Check
  26. 59 new

    Dastforoush

    1987 — a.k.a. The Peddler, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 15 new

    Khane-ye doust kodjast?

    1987 — a.k.a. Where Is the Friend's House?, in 15 top lists Check
  28. 35 new

    Shayad Vaghti Deegar

    1988 — a.k.a. Maybe Some Other Time, in 1 top list Check
  29. 45 new

    Aab, baad, khaak

    1989 — a.k.a. Water, Wind, Dust, in 1 top list Check
  30. 114 new

    Arousi-ye Khouban

    1989 — a.k.a. Marriage of the Blessed, in 2 top lists Check
  31. 2 new

    Bashu, gharibeye koochak

    1989 — a.k.a. Bashu, the Little Stranger, in 2 top lists Check
  32. 121 new

    Nar-o-nay

    1989 — a.k.a. Pomegranate and Cane, in 1 top list Check
  33. 92 new

    Ghesehaye Majid

    1990 — a.k.a. The Tales of Majid, in 1 top list Check
  34. 5 new

    Hamoun

    1990, in 1 top list Check
  35. 28 new

    Madar

    1990 — a.k.a. Mother, in 1 top list Check
  36. 29 new

    Nema-ye Nazdik

    1990 — a.k.a. Close-Up, in 21 top lists Check
  37. 24 new

    Pardehe Akhar

    1991 — a.k.a. The Last Act, in 1 top list Check
  38. 101 new

    Roozi Roozegari

    1991 — a.k.a. Once Upon a Time, in 1 top list Check
  39. 62 new

    Mosaferan

    1992 — a.k.a. Travellers, in 2 top lists Check
  40. 52 new

    Nargess

    1992, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 103 new

    Zendegi va digar hich

    1992 — a.k.a. And Life Goes On, in 10 top lists Check
  42. 67 new

    Az Karkheh ta Rhein

    1993 — a.k.a. From Karkheh to Rhein, in 1 top list Check
  43. 105 new

    Sara

    1993, in 1 top list Check
  44. 76 new

    Radd-e-pay-e-gorg

    1994 — a.k.a. The Wolf's Trail, in 1 top list Check
  45. 21 new

    Zire darakhatan zeyton

    1994 — a.k.a. Through the Olive Trees, in 9 top lists Check
  46. 96 new

    Almoutabaki

    1995 — a.k.a. The Survivor, in 1 top list Check
  47. 95 new

    Badkonake sefid

    1995 — a.k.a. The White Balloon, in 6 top lists Check
  48. 116 new

    Kimia

    1995 — a.k.a. Alchemy, in 1 top list Check
  49. 81 new

    Salam Cinema

    1995 — a.k.a. Hello Cinema, in 6 top lists Check
  50. 84 new

    Gabbeh

    1996, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 15, 2012; source