It's Winter
In a world of snow, silence, and unseen struggles, a young nomad woman dreams of a brighter future.
Winter is approaching in the remote Iranian Zagros Mountains, and 16-year-old Sogol lives a fragile life on the edge of childhood and adulthood. Her family’s existence, rooted in nature and sustained by tradition, is shaped by patriarchal customs and the pressures of a changing world.
Though she lacks a formal education, Sogol dreams of a different future for her younger family member Delaram, believing education can break the cycle of tradition and offer new possibilities. Sogol dares to imagine a future beyond the mountains for Delaram, but delicate dreams can be easily lost in the harsh wilderness.
“It’s Winter” offers a rare look into a disappearing way of life, capturing the rhythms of the seasons and the rugged beauty of the landscape. This film is a sensitively told portrait of a family holding on, and of a young woman daring to imagine more.
Mike Arnott
Sajad Imani is an award-winning Iranian writer, director, and editor. He holds a BA in Cinema and an MA in Drama and Theatre Studies. He has made both documentaries and short films. Some of his completed works include short films “Joker” (2018), “Baseless Laughter of the Deer” (2022), “Autumn” (2021). His films have been recognised at many national and international festivals, including Tehran International Short Film Festival, IDFA, the Venice International Film Festival and the Big Sky Film Festival.
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It's Winter (2025, doc)