The Walnut of Knowledge
Synopsis
Based in a family garden outside of Tehran, we spend time with Jonah: watching his quest finding treasures beneath an old Walnut tree. The 80 year old Walnut tree has been a witness to many events from war to revolution, generations coming and going. Jonah hears these voices whilst he tries to understand his connection to this land. We hear mother and son’s reflections on life, history and belonging.
Official Selection London Short Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection Ann Arbor Film Festival 2026 - Kodak Cinematic Vision Award Winner - International premiere
Official Selection International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2026 - European Premiere
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 27 min
- Format
- 16mm, 8mm
- Director
-
Niyaz Saghari
- Producer
- Xenia Glen
- Executive Producer
- Luke Moody
- Editor
- Niyaz Saghari
- Director of Photography
- James Holcombe, Alberto Bona, Niyaz Saghari
- Production Designer
- Em Spoor
- Sound
- Rob Szeliga
- Composer
- Rob Szeliga
- Principal cast
- Jonah Sellers, Niyaz Saghari
- Production Manager
- Lily Baldwin
- Sound Recordist
- Antosh Wojcik
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund
Sleepwalker Studios Ltd
Xenia GlenRotherwood
Merrrifield
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7AJ
+44 (0)7999 459332
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