Director's Note
Naked is the result of years of reflection on the lives of men and women whose futures are irrevocably changed after their private videos are leaked online. Every year, thousands of people become victims of this violation of privacy, often facing depression, forced migration, social exclusion, and, in the most tragic cases, suicide. In Iran—as in many parts of the Middle East and around the world—the majority of these victims are women, who bear the heaviest social consequences.
With Naked, I wanted to portray these individuals with honesty and empathy. Rather than focusing solely on the scandal itself, I sought to explore the emotional and psychological impact through the story of two young lovers and a police officer whose deeply rooted beliefs are challenged as he confronts their reality. The film examines the conflict between law, tradition, and compassion, questioning the assumptions we make about love, morality, and justice.
The film's poetic ending, in which humanity ultimately prevails over prejudice, may seem like a dream to many viewers. Yet it is a dream that countless people in my country have struggled—and continue to struggle—for: a future where love and personal freedom are no longer condemned, and where the law bows not to fear or tradition, but to humanity.
