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Duchenne Boys

Filmmaker Sohrab Kavir’s life takes a profound turn after losing his three brothers to a devastating disease. In this award-winning campaign documentary, he navigates grief, survivor’s guilt, and hope. Through this journey, he establishes Iran’s first charity supporting children with Duchenne, the world’s top genetic killer of young boys.

Forbidden Birth

Leila’s surprise birthday party takes a dramatic turn when her pregnancy is unveiled, and her boyfriend leaves her. Determined to proceed with the birth, Leila faces grave dangers as an unmarried woman in traditional, Islamic Iran, including the threat of honor killing by her own family. With the odds stacked against her, Leila’s friends rally to support her in protecting her baby and defying societal norms.

UK Removals

In this short documentary film written and directed by Sohrab Kavir when he was at London Film School we are introduced to a second hand furniture vendor with a family-run shop in East London. He started his career with his wife in 1966 and now employs his grandchildren, with whom he has a great relationship. Through him we see how big corporations taking over the market has brought him dangerously close to bankruptcy.

Not in My name

‘Not in My Name’ is not just a film; it’s a compelling, feature-length journey that intricately weaves together the ancient biblical narrative with the modern-day Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Our narrative transcends mere reflection on current tensions; it delves into a four-thousand-year-old dispute, offering profound insights into familial dynamics, the origins of longstanding misunderstandings, and the perpetual pursuit of peace.

Ingenuity

Advertisment for the brand Ingenuity, with Sohrab Kavir as director’s assistant.

Saman

This film documents Saman’s final attempt to convince his father, an army lieutenant, to get him treatment in America, and a new development that changes their entire family forever.

47 Soul

47SOUL, the creators of the genre known as Shamstep, took the stage for their second performance in Beirut.

Self Portrait

Self Portrait is a short film following a husband who has been keeping his recent success in his artistic career a secret from his wife. We follow her through her discovery of his plans to take his paintings on a world tour, and her confrontation of him as he is about to leave her. Written and Camera Operated on 35mm film by Sohrab Kavir during his Masters at London Film School.

Moment

A short film by Amir Roueini about organ donation. Sohrab Kavir as lead actor and director’s assistant.

3rd November

A 2013 London Film School production with Sohrab Kavir as sound recordist about a little girl who goes to live with her grandfather after her mother is hospitalised, and how their relationship blossoms through this.

47 Soul

Sohrab Kavir is the co -writer and -director of 47Soul, a short documentary following a palestinian Jordinian electronic music group of the same name as they tour clubs and festivals around the U.K. The film, through interviews with audience members and musicians alike, focuses particularly on closing the gap between Palestinians and Israelis.

Films

Duchenne Boys

Forbidden Birth

UK Removals

Not in My name

Ingenuity

Saman

47 Soul

Self Portrait

Moment

3rd November

47 Soul

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