Bidad (film)

Bidad (Persian: بی‌داد), also known as Outcry, is a 2025 Iranian drama film written, directed, and produced by Soheil Beiraghi. The film stars Sarvin Zabetian, Amir Jadidi, and Leili Rashidi. Beiraghi also served as art director and co-editor, with cinematography by Peyman Shadmanfar and music by Bamdad Afshar. The film was produced independently by Alef Pictures, with Pluto Film handling international sales. The film follows Seti, a young singer in Tehran who challenges restrictions on women performing publicly in Iran by singing in the streets. Her performances attract attention and make her a figure among younger Iranians seeking greater freedom. Bidad had its world premiere on 9 July 2025 in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. It received the festival's Special Jury Prize.