Bidad
A young Iranian singer turns forbidden public performance into a defiant campaign for visibility and collective freedom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- defiant
- urgent
- empathetic
- political film night
- socially conscious viewing
What critics said
Available rating signals suggest a moderately favorable response to this politically engaged Iranian drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Seti turns the street into an improvised stage, making singing itself an act of resistance.
Seti's desire to sing publicly is blocked specifically because she is a woman in Iran.
The production is described as an independent film exposing contemporary realities local censors would reject.
Seti becomes an idol for young people rejecting ruthless political oppression.
Films like Bidad, and why
Persepolis
Shares a focus on female self-expression, institutional repression, and youthful resistance in Iran.
The Circle
Shares an Iranian setting, gendered restrictions, and a quietly defiant woman confronting social control.
Wadjda
Shares a young protagonist using an everyday passion to challenge restrictive gender norms.
Movie Details
- Director
- Soheil Beiraghi
- Release Date
- 2025-07-09
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Sarvin Zabetian
- Amir Jadidi
- Leili Rashidi
- Ali Mollagholi Poor
Common questions
- What is Bidad about?
- A young Iranian singer turns forbidden public performance into a defiant campaign for visibility and collective freedom.
- What is Bidad like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bidad as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bidad violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bidad.
- What did critics think of Bidad?
- Available rating signals suggest a moderately favorable response to this politically engaged Iranian drama.
- Which films are like Bidad?
- Films with a similar feel include Persepolis, The Circle, and Wadjda.
- How long is Bidad?
- Bidad runs 104 minutes.
