Iranian cinema brings the experiences of children caught up in war to the screen.

Iranian feature film The Land of Angels, written and directed by Babak Khajehpasha and produced by Manouchehr Mohammadi, will screen in a special section of the 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye from October 24 to 31, 2026. The film explores the lives of children amid the war in Gaza and will make its Turkish premiere at the festival.

Iranian feature film The Land of Angels, written and directed by Babak Khajehpasha and produced by Manouchehr Mohammadi, will screen in a special section of the 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye from October 24 to 31, 2026. The film explores the lives of children amid the war in Gaza and will make its Turkish premiere at the festival.

A Woman’s Struggle to Protect Children Amid War
The Land of Angels portrays the war in Gaza through the experiences of children who lose their families and sense of security amid attacks. The story centers on Duha, a Palestinian woman who has already lost her husband and two daughters. After another attack, she encounters Noor, her neighbor’s daughter, who has lost her parents. Duha tries to save Noor and find shelter for her. As more children are left without their families, she also attempts to care for them.

Through Duha’s efforts to protect the children, the film explores loss, fear and the struggle to survive as war disrupts everyday life.

Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji stars in the film, alongside child actors from Iran, Syria and Lebanon.

A Long-Running Film Festival in Türkiye
Founded in 1964, the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival is one of Türkiye’s longest-running film festivals. Alongside Turkish productions, it also showcases international films.

The festival’s 63rd edition will take place in Antalya from October 24 to 31, 2026, featuring a range of film sections and special international programs.

“Roots, Light, and Camera!”: Cinema Amid War and Occupation
The Land of Angels will screen in the festival’s special section “Roots, Light, and Camera!”, which is part of its international program and highlights filmmakers who continue working despite the challenges of war and occupation.

According to the festival’s official announcement, the section brings together films from Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine and Palestine, focusing on filmmaking under conditions shaped by war and occupation.

The festival has announced that The Land of Angels will be featured in the section, marking its Turkish premiere in Antalya.