The Forbidden University
Apr 11, 2026 · 1h 21m
Director
Nauzanin KnightOverview
In Iran, higher education is a crime—for Bahá’ís. The Forbidden University exposes a secret underground network where students and teachers risk prison, raids and exile, for the right to learn. Told through daring first-person accounts and striking animated reenactments, this is the hidden story of a secret beacon of hope born in the shadows.
Cast of The Forbidden University
Ava Maria SafaiTolou
Mohammadali BeheshtimaalShakib
Parham RownaghiIqan
Sepideh YadegarNeda
Naseem NaderiNiknaz- Hamid KalooraziHead Revolutionary Guard
Anthony AziziInterrogator 1- Mansour TaeedBiology Professor
Shahrokh FerdowsiJudge Muqish- Maryam ZunuziMedical Sciences Professor
- Valeh AshrafTolou's Lawyer
- Afsaneh NaderiTolou's Mother
- Farrokh NaderiTolou's Dad
- Negaar TebyanianSocial Worker Colleague
- Ali SeifiRevolutionary Guard 1
- Ahmad Naji MasoudRevolutionary Guard 2
Crew of The Forbidden University
About The Forbidden University
What is The Forbidden University about?
In Iran, higher education is a crime—for Bahá’ís. The Forbidden University exposes a secret underground network where students and teachers risk prison, raids and exile, for the right to learn. Told through daring first-person accounts and striking animated reenactments, this is the hidden story of a secret beacon of hope born in the shadows.
When was The Forbidden University released?
The Forbidden University was released on April 11, 2026.
How long is The Forbidden University?
The Forbidden University runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Who directed The Forbidden University?
The Forbidden University was directed by Nauzanin Knight.
Who is in the cast of The Forbidden University?
The cast of The Forbidden University includes Ava Maria Safai (Tolou), Mohammadali Beheshtimaal (Shakib), Parham Rownaghi (Iqan), Sepideh Yadegar (Neda) and Naseem Naderi (Niknaz).