Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 2:17 AM

The Lahore Arts Council screened the acclaimed Iranian film The Salesman at its Film Club, drawing an appreciative audience eager to experience world cinema of the highest calibre.

Directed by celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, the film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and is widely recognized for its profound storytelling and powerful performances.

The narrative follows the lives of Emad and Rana, a couple whose world changes after their home collapses, forcing them into a new apartment where a tragic incident shatters their peace. Emad's search for justice and Rana's struggle with trauma unfold against the backdrop of their work in theatre, revealing t...