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The Lizard

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?

Top Cast

  • Parviz Parastouei

    Parviz Parastouei

    Reza

  • Bahram Ibrahimi

    Bahram Ibrahimi

    Mojaver

  • Shahrokh Foroutanian

    Shahrokh Foroutanian

    Hajji Reza Ahmadi

  • Farideh Sepah Mansour

    Farideh Sepah Mansour

    Motazedi's Mother

  • Maede Tahmasbi

    Maede Tahmasbi

    Ozra

  • Ali Abedini

    Ali Abedini

    Jackson

  • Bahram Ebrahimi

    Bahram Ebrahimi

    Mojaver

  • Cryus Hemati

    Cryus Hemati

    Mojtaba

  • Mehran Rajabi

    Mehran Rajabi

    Mohandes Shojaei

Overview

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?

Rating

7.5 / 10
90 Reviews
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1 Reviews

  • deepkino
    deepkino
    7 Sep 16, 2025

    A rare and delightful flower blooming in the field of grief that is post-revolution Iranian cinema, this film is an absolute joy. It's perhaps the funniest and most uplifting Iranian movie I've seen; from the very first scene, you never want it to end. The brilliantly subtle social critiques and perfectly timed sharp wit are the icing on the cake. One of the most beautiful and enjoyable films the Iranian tradition has to offer.

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