MANDALA is a three-character psychological drama set within a single minimalist, surreal location. A challenging cinematic form — its focus rests entirely on the depth of performance, dramatic tension, and the dynamic of its script.
The film places its hand on a sensitive nerve of individual psychology: the story of people who, upon losing their greatest dream, hope, and the very measure of their existence, arrive at this point of collapse and inner death.
The writer-director's perspective
The convergence of the writer-director's ethics-driven thinking with his background as a legal scholar and author of personal development books — his precise, structured, justice-oriented perspective — has been injected directly into the cinematic language of MANDALA, creating an atmosphere that is deeply compelling, layered, and distinctly original.
Cast and production
MANDALA stars Behnam Khosravi, Malihe Rahmani, and Afroz Afshar, with cinematography by Keyvan Shabani and executive production by Ehsan Mousavian. It was produced by Seven Sky (Sona Sky), led by Shahab Hosseini, with a highly professional crew aimed from the outset at international festival participation.
Festival journey
MANDALA has so far won an award from the Accolade Global Film Competition, an official selection at the Pune Film Festival in India, and the Golden Standard Award from the Stay Gold Film Festival. Read the dedicated blog posts for the details of each honor.
