Sense of Water
Jan 30, 2026 · 39m
Director
Mohammad RasoulofOverview
On a winter night, in the northernmost reaches of the world, Ali, an Iranian writer living in exile, retreats with his former lover, Nazanin, to a glass cabin beneath the northern lights. There, in the silence of the polar night, he intends to say goodbye. Despite facing a long prison sentence, Ali has decided to return to Iran — to continue the struggle he once left behind.
Cast of Sense of Water
Crew of Sense of Water
Mohammad RasoulofDirector, Writer
Rozita HendijanianProducer- Amin SadraeiProducer
- Mani TilgnerProducer
- Karzan MahmoodOriginal Music Composer
- Christoph ChasséeDirector of Photography
- Andrew BirdEditor
Navid Nikkhah AzadAssistant Director- Christoph KöpfSound Recordist
- Azadeh ZandiehSound Designer
Dariusz BrunzelAssistant Camera- Peter FritscherGaffer
- Elnaz KoutiScript Supervisor
About Sense of Water
What is Sense of Water about?
On a winter night, in the northernmost reaches of the world, Ali, an Iranian writer living in exile, retreats with his former lover, Nazanin, to a glass cabin beneath the northern lights. There, in the silence of the polar night, he intends to say goodbye. Despite facing a long prison sentence, Ali has decided to return to Iran — to continue the struggle he once left behind.
When was Sense of Water released?
Sense of Water was released on January 30, 2026.
How long is Sense of Water?
Sense of Water runs 39 minutes.
Who directed Sense of Water?
Sense of Water was directed by Mohammad Rasoulof.
Who is in the cast of Sense of Water?
The cast of Sense of Water includes Ali Noorani (Ali) and Behnush Najibi (Nazanin).