World War III

World War III

Directed by Houman Seyyedi

Produced by Iranian Independents, Namava

2023108 min7.0 / 10

A melancholic drama about grief, connection, and the fragility of redemption, where a homeless man's chance at a new life collides with his loyalty to a vulnerable woman.

Shakib is a homeless day laborer who never got over the loss of his wife and son in an earthquake years ago. Over the last couple of years, he has developed a relationship with a deaf and mute woman, Ladan. The construction site on which he works today turns out to be the set of a film about the atrocities committed by Hitler during WWII. Against all odds, he is given a movie role, a house and a chance at being somebody. When Ladan learns about this, she comes to his workplace begging for help. Shakib’s scheme to hide her goes tragically wrong and threatens to ruin his newfound status and what seemed to be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Questions people ask

  • Is World War III sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does World War III end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is World War III scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is World War III violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is World War III easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like World War III

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as World War III

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like World War III, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like World War III, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like World War III, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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