Kateh Gojeh Farangi (2025)

In multicultural Brooklyn, a young woman finds independence in her apartment and explores her love of cooking. She discovers an old Persian recipe and begins a personal journey to recreate it, uncovering its history. The film explores themes of cultural discovery, self-reliance, and how food connects people. Close-ups of spices, ingredients, and dishes highlight the protagonist's growing skill in Persian cooking while revealing aspects of Iranian culture. As she navigates her new life and a foreign cuisine, she finds strength and a sense of belonging in her city. It’s an uplifting story about embracing new experiences and how they shape who we are and connect us to others.