The 2020 Iranian anthology film ( Sheytan vojud nadarad ), directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, is primarily in Farsi and is presented with English subtitles for international audiences. Shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran, the film won the Golden Bear (Best Film) at the Berlin Film Festival and is recognized as a modern masterpiece for its exploration of capital punishment and personal freedom. Feature Highlights
The film is available on home video through Kino Lorber , which provides the official DVD release featuring the original Farsi audio with English subtitles. You can also view the Official Trailer on YouTube to see the subtitled presentation in action. There Is No Evil subtitles English
: The film consists of four distinct, thematically-linked episodes. Each story focuses on an ordinary individual faced with a moral dilemma: to carry out state-sanctioned executions or to resist and face the consequences. The 2020 Iranian anthology film ( Sheytan vojud
: This film is often confused with the horror-thriller "Speak No Evil," which has both a 2022 Danish original and a 2024 American remake . While "Speak No Evil" also utilizes subtitles (or the lack thereof) to build tension, it is a separate psychological horror film unrelated to Rasoulof's drama. You can also view the Official Trailer on
: Rather than focusing solely on the politics of the death penalty, the film examines how the system "corrodes" the lives, relationships, and consciences of those involved.