A Bit of Light
After being arrested and having his medical practice shut down, a disillusioned Iranian doctor loses faith in the future. Determined to end his life, he spends one final day visiting his siblings and mother to prepare them for his departure. Their compassion, care and companionship slowly reconcile him with reality.
Festivals & awards
Venice Film Festival 2026: Competition
Zurich Film Festival
Valladolis International Film Festival
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In cinemas
Zürich
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Press voices
«Deeply moving. – What ultimately makes A Bit of Light so emotionally forceful is its dramatic verisimilitude.» Variety
«A fluently crafted story. – The soul-deep weariness and struggle for hope that it evokes will resonate with many audiences.» The Hollywood Reporter
«A finely focused, mature, and moving drama with a quietly perfect ending that repays the title.» IndieWire
«A timely picture and potent response to a government atrocity.» Screen International
«Another remarkable example of how Iranian cinema holds a mirror to an ever-changing society in a way everyone can understand.» The Film Verdict