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A list of the greatest Iranian films compiled from two MUBI lists, as well as user recommendations.

http://mubi.com/lists/lets-nuke-iran-cinema-of-the-land-of-cats

http://mubi.com/lists/essential-iranian-films

For a (now official) list selected by Iranian critics, check out: http://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/film+magazines+best+iranian+films+2009/

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  1. 1 -

    Khaneh siah ast

    1963 — a.k.a. The House Is Black, in 13 top lists Check
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    Khesht va Ayeneh

    1965 — a.k.a. The Brick and the Mirror, in 3 top lists Check
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    An shab ke barun amad

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

    1969 — a.k.a. The Cow, in 6 top lists Check
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    Mogholha

    1973 — a.k.a. The Mongols, in 4 top lists Check
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    Tabiate bijan

    1974 — a.k.a. Still Life, in 3 top lists Check
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    Davandeh

    1984 — a.k.a. The Runner, in 5 top lists Check
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    Khane-ye doust kodjast?

    1987 — a.k.a. Where Is the Friend's House?, in 15 top lists Check
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    Bashu, gharibeye koochak

    1989 — a.k.a. Bashu, the Little Stranger, in 2 top lists Check
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    Bicycleran

    1987 — a.k.a. The Cyclist, in 3 top lists Check
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    Nema-ye Nazdik

    1990 — a.k.a. Close-Up, in 21 top lists Check
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    Mosaferan

    1992 — a.k.a. Travellers, in 2 top lists Check
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    Zendegi va digar hich

    1992 — a.k.a. And Life Goes On, in 10 top lists Check
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    Zire darakhatan zeyton

    1994 — a.k.a. Through the Olive Trees, in 9 top lists Check
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    Salam Cinema

    1995 — a.k.a. Hello Cinema, in 6 top lists Check
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    Badkonake sefid

    1995 — a.k.a. The White Balloon, in 6 top lists Check
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    Noon o Goldoon

    1996 — a.k.a. A Moment of Innocence, in 9 top lists Check
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    Gabbeh

    1996, in 4 top lists Check
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    Leila

    1997, in 2 top lists Check
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    Bacheha-Ye aseman

    1997 — a.k.a. Children of Heaven, in 10 top lists Check
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    Ta'm e guilass

    1997 — a.k.a. Taste of Cherry, in 17 top lists Check
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    Ayneh

    1997 — a.k.a. The Mirror, in 1 top list Check
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    Derakhte Golabi

    1998 — a.k.a. The Pear Tree, in 1 top list Check
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    Divorce Iranian Style

    1998, in 2 top lists Check
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    Rang-e khoda

    1999 — a.k.a. The Color of Paradise, in 4 top lists Check
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    Sib

    1998 — a.k.a. The Apple, in 7 top lists Check
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    Bad ma ra khahad bord

    1999 — a.k.a. The Wind Will Carry Us, in 7 top lists Check
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    Roozi ke zan shodam

    2000 — a.k.a. The Day I Became a Woman, in 6 top lists Check
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    Dayereh

    2000 — a.k.a. The Circle, in 8 top lists Check
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    Zamani barayé masti asbha

    2000 — a.k.a. A Time for Drunken Horses, in 3 top lists Check
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    Booye kafoor, atre yas

    2000 — a.k.a. Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine, in 1 top list Check
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    Baran

    2001, in 1 top list Check
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    Dah

    2002 — a.k.a. Ten, in 10 top lists Check
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    Raye makhfi

    2001 — a.k.a. Secret Ballot, in 0 top lists Check
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    Panj é asr

    2003 — a.k.a. At Five in the Afternoon, in 1 top list Check
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    Five Dedicated to Ozu

    2003, in 2 top lists Check
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    Talaye sorkh

    2003 — a.k.a. Crimson Gold, in 6 top lists Check
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    Lakposhtha parvaz mikonand

    2004 — a.k.a. Turtles Can Fly, in 5 top lists Check
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    Afsaid

    2006 — a.k.a. Offside, in 2 top lists Check
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    Zemestan

    2006 — a.k.a. It's Winter, in 0 top lists Check
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    Buda as sharm foru rikht

    2007 — a.k.a. Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame, in 0 top lists Check
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    Persepolis

    2007, in 9 top lists Check
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    Shirin

    2008, in 1 top list Check
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    Darbareye Elly

    2009 — a.k.a. About Elly, in 5 top lists Check
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    Zanan-e bedun-e mardan

    2009 — a.k.a. Women Without Men, in 0 top lists Check
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    Jodaeiye Nader az Simin

    2011 — a.k.a. A Separation, in 15 top lists Check
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    Hamoun

    1990, in 1 top list Check
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    Mossafer

    1974 — a.k.a. The Traveler, in 4 top lists Check
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    Nan va Koutcheh

    1970 — a.k.a. The Bread and Alley, in 1 top list Check
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    Mashgh-e Shab

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