The Lucid Dream
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Running Time 00:04:3
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Genre Short - Experimental - Allegorical
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Language No dialogue
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Completed May 15, 2025, Iran
In Lucid Dream, a protagonist's simple act of window cleaning becomes an existential journey when a persistent stain reveals itself as a metaphor for their past. Their creative solution - painting over it with imagined city vistas - leads to a startling self-discovery...
Arzhang Niavarani is a multidisciplinary creative with a PhD in Entrepreneurship, blending academic rigor with artistic passion. A skilled drummer and setar player, he has been immersed in music since childhood. Alongside his musical pursuits, Arzhang harbored a deep love for cinema and screenwriting, which evolved into filmmaking in 2020. Since then, he has directed and produced his own short films, merging his entrepreneurial mindset with storytelling to explore unique narratives. His work reflects a lifelong dedication to bridging art, business, and the power of visual storytelling.
The film follows a protagonist whose routine task—cleaning a window—triggers an introspective journey when a persistent stain becomes a metaphor for unresolved memories. As they attempt to paint over it with imagined cityscapes, a deeper truth begins to surface. This simple visual premise unravels into a layered meditation on identity, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves to cope and heal.
The Lucid Dream reflects my dedication to visual storytelling that resonates emotionally and intellectually. I believe its minimalist yet surreal tone will connect with audiences seeking thoughtful, visually-driven cinema.
Written & Directed by
Arzhang Niavarani
Actress
Sahar Mohammadi
Editor
Mehdi Razi
Sound Designer
Milad Nekoueian
Music played by
ACCORD-ing To Paolo
Title Designer
Bahare Niavarani
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