Erfan Efatinasab

The documentary by journalist Erfan Efatinasab tells the story of young Iranians living in Italy, suspended between concern for their families remaining in Iran due to the internet shutdown, the inability to communicate freely, and the attempt to rebuild a daily life far from home. What does it mean to live away from one’s own country when that country is affected by war and a total internet blackout, making communication with those who stayed at home difficult...
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Il documentario del giornalista Erfan Efatinasab racconta la vita di giovani iraniani in Italia, sospesi tra la preoccupazione per le famiglie rimaste in Iran per via del blocco ad internet, l’impossibilità di comunicare liberamente e il tentativo di ricostruire una quotidianità lontano da casa.Cosa significa vivere lontano dal proprio Paese, quando il proprio Paese è colpito da una guerra e da un blocco totale di internet, per cui comunicare con chi è rimasto a casa diventa difficile, se non im...

Freelance journalist Erfan Efatinasab conducted interviews with his fellow Iranians in Iran. The topic? The regime's internet shutdown and the consequences this drastic measure is having. More than sixty days have passed since the nationwide internet shutdown began in Iran, a measure presented by Tehran as temporary and imposed to contain anti-government protests and subsequently to control information related to the conflict. Since then, life here...

“Far from Home” is a documentary that focuses on the human dimension of the story, exploring the personal experiences of Iranians shaped by distance, uncertainty, and emotional strain during the twelve-day conflict between Iran and Israel. It does not aim to provide political analysis or take a position within the conflict, but rather to highlight the lived realities of individuals navigating its impact in their daily lives.

At the same time, these stories unfold in a context where access to information, communication, and freedom of expression are deeply constrained. The internet in Iran has been down for more than 60 days, conditions that shape everyday life in ways that often remain unseen. Through these personal narratives, the film reflects resilience, quiet resistance, and the enduring desire for dignity and freedom.