Juliet and the King (2025)

The eccentric Persian ruler Naser al-Din Shah visits Paris and becomes thoroughly enchanted by an aspiring French acting student named Julie performing as Juliet. Smitten and eager to win her heart, the Shah orchestrates a scheme to bring Julie and her playwright friend Jamal back to Tehran to stage William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, with the monarch intending to play Romeo himself.

Premiere

10 Oct 2026 (in 4 days)

Director

Ashkan Rahgozar

Cast

Hamed Behdad, Ghazal Shakeri, Vahid Ronaghi, Nasrolah Medghalchi, Shohre Roohi, Keikavoos Shokouhi, Meysam Abdi

Countries

Iran

Languages

Persian

Available Versions

OmU

Open-Air Showtimes

No