Papa Sierra The Anthology
(2024) 
Papasierra is an independent narrative film about migration, injustice, and resilience. It has been created entirely outside the official systems, by a small group of Iranian refugee filmmakers who continue to fight for their right to exist and tell their stories. This project stands as a testament to survival, dignity, and the desire to speak out through cinema.
The film has received moral support from Canadian Members of Parliament and from the families of the victims of the tragic PS752 disaster. It also carries the backing of the human rights organization ACHR.
The director of this film, in exile after refusing to collaborate with censorship in Iran, had to leave behind two feature films during the aftermath of the Mahsa Revolution. Due to restrictions abroad and lack of legal access to film sets or locations, he was forced to direct this entire production remotely, from a distance.
It is with great pride that we share this work, born out of poetry, love, and tragedy — and we invite you to join us in witnessing this truth on screen.
Directors: Arash Sajadi Hoseini
Writers: Ali Golbaharan, Arash Sajadi Hoseini
Stars: Rebecca Lamarche, Krystina Bojanowski, Shervin Esfandyari, Oksana andrulis, Antonina Battrick
Producers: Ali Golbaharan, Max Ashen
Director of Photography (DOP): Shahriar Asadi
Production Designer: Behzad Adineh
Editor: Mostafa Khergehpoush
Sound: Aryan Abbasnia
Sound Design: Hassan Shabankareh
Music: Keyan Emami
Make-Up: Ali Zarrabi
Post-Production: Purpledog Post
Post Company: Toronto Narguyn Film
