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A 1980s Comedy Featuring Stars You Wouldn’t Expect!
Complete Introduction to Rambod Javan’s Film “Pressure Cooker”
Mohsen Tanabandeh and Navid Mohammadzadeh form the exciting duo of actors
in this iranian comedy film.
Introduction to Rambod Javan’s Latest Film “Pressure Cooker”
After years away from filmmaking, Rambod Javan returns with his latest movie, Pressure Cooker. Javan, whose last film Negar premiered in 2019, has since been active with the television program Khandevaneh and the series Mardom-e Mamooli on Filimo. Now, with Pressure Cooker, he seeks to rekindle the joy of his previous cinematic successes. Below is a look at the plot and behind-the-scenes details of this film.
Summary of the Storyline
As revealed in preliminary information, Pressure Cooker is set in the 1980s and revolves around the character Cyrus, who was an idler and vagrant before the revolution. After the revolution, he starts engaging in minor illegal activities with his brother-in-law, Shahin, to make a living. They carry out small hustles such as selling VHS tapes and playing cards. Both families live together in the home of their father-in-law, Ghodrat.
After Cyrus loses his wife, he continues to live with Ghodrat’s family while pursuing illicit dealings with Shahin. Meanwhile, Shahin’s wife is expecting twins, making life more difficult for everyone. Ghodrat insists that Cyrus leave the house, but Cyrus refuses and looks for excuses to stay. The explosion of a pressure cooker in Ghodrat’s workshop drastically changes the lives of these two brothers-in-law. They devise a scheme to present Ghodrat as a martyr of a Tehran bombing and exploit the situation to their advantage. The filmmakers seem to lean into 1980s nostalgia, crafting an intriguing narrative that explores the atmosphere of those days.
Cast and Crew
Rambod Javan’s Pressure Cooker stars Mohsen Tanabandeh and Navid Mohammadzadeh, whose pairing is expected to captivate audiences. Mansour Sohrabpour, known for producing popular series like Vafa and Made in Iran, serves as the producer of this film.
Key Cast:
- Mohsen Tanabandeh: Currently working on the seventh season of the series Paytakht for Nowruz 2025, Tanabandeh previously starred in the Filimo series Let Me Go, which received widespread acclaim.
- Navid Mohammadzadeh: Likely appearing in his first comedic role, Mohammadzadeh gained attention last year with the Filimo series Actor and the home-release series Asphalt Jungle.
The ensemble cast also includes Mahmoud Jafari, Golareh Abbasi, Roozbeh Hesari, Shirin Esmaeili, Saqi Hajipour, Misa Molavi, Sina Masoudi, and more.
Crew Members:
- Head Writer: Mohsen Tanabandeh
- Writer: Mehdi Naderi
- Final Script Rewrite: Abolfazl Kahani
- Cinematographer: Morteza Najafi
- Editor: Hassan Ayoubi
- Composer: Amir Tousi
- Sound Design and Mixing: Alireza Alavian
- Art Direction: Kamiab Amin Ashayeri
- Costume Design: Sara Samiei
- Makeup Design: Arezou Halaji
- Sound Engineer: Mehran Malakouti
- Production Manager: Mohsen Sarrafi
- Visual Effects: Farid Nazer Fasihi
- Field Special Effects: Mohsen Rouzbehani
About the Director, Rambod Javan
Rambod Javan’s extensive career includes directing works such as Gomgashteh, Neshani, Mosaferan, Tote’e-ye Famili, Negar, The Law of Murphy, Adam’s Son, Eve’s Daughter, No Men Allowed, and Spaghetti in 8 Minutes.
Javan is also recognized as a pioneer of Ramadan-themed series and maintained a close connection with audiences for nearly a decade through his talk show Khandevaneh. However, following administrative disputes and personal conflicts within television management in 2022, Javan ceased working in television. After a period away from cinema, he makes a comeback with Pressure Cooker, marking a fresh chapter in his filmmaking career.
