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An Eye for an Eye

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Convicted of murdering her husband, Tahereh served her sentence and now faces a ticking clock to negotiate with her in-laws who, under Sharia law, have the legal right to either execute her or forgive her- for a price.

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Tanaz Eshaghian

Director

Farzad Jafari

Director

Christoph Jörg

Producer

Katayoun Arsanjani

Producer

Joey Marra

Producer

Gelareh Kiazand

Cinematographer

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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 06/09/2025
As gripping as this life-and-death conceit is, it’s hard not to watch An Eye for an Eye and ponder versions that might have been more expansive. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 1d
It leaves viewers with less to think about regarding the law and what justice looks like in Iran and more to wonder about this specific story and who is more deserving of justice. Go to Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org Jul 31
How much is a life worth? The provocative documentary AN EYE FOR AN EYE raises that question, following one woman in Iran whose in-laws decide whether she deserves execution for killing her husband or their forgiveness for a price. Go to Full Review Kent Turner Film-Forward.com 06/29/2025
4/4
The filmmakers had remarkable access to all parties ... Emotions run so high that viewers may feel embarrassed that they’re eavesdropping. Go to Full Review Beth Accomando AWFJ.org 06/12/2025
A window to a legal system that operates differently from what we have in the U.S. and as an examination of the hardships women face in Iran. Go to Full Review Ben Sears Loud and Clear Reviews 06/06/2025
4/5
A fascinating, complex morality tale where the viewer can’t help but see both sides in a life-or-death debate, and one of the best documentaries of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Convicted of murdering her husband, Tahereh served her sentence and now faces a ticking clock to negotiate with her in-laws who, under Sharia law, have the legal right to either execute her or forgive her- for a price.
Director
Tanaz Eshaghian, Farzad Jafari
Producer
Christoph Jörg, Katayoun Arsanjani, Joey Marra
Distributor
Jolt.Film
Production Co
Closer Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 14, 2026
Runtime
1h 24m
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