Hatred (2012)
A raw, urgent Iranian drama set in Istanbul's underworld, where desperation, desire, and deception collide on the road to the West.
Hatred - Movie Information
- Original Title: بغض
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Reza Dormishian
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: Persian
- Spoken Languages: Persian, Turkish
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 13, 2012 (Poland)
- Alternative Titles: Boghz (IR)
Hatred - Plot
A young woman fleeing Iran via Turkey will do whatever it takes to reach the West. One evening she meets a young Turkish-Iranian man outside a club in Istanbul and offers to get him into the club for free. A relationship develops between them and she convinces him to leave Turkey with her. They initially approach a relative of the young man, who owns a carpet shop, to help them escape but between drugs and fiery temperaments things seriously misfire. They then try to hustle for the money they need to pay for fake passports and visas but in the carpet bazaar of Istanbul they are out of their depth.
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Hatred - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Reza Dormishian
Main Cast
- Baran Kosari
- Babak Hamidian
- Mehran Ahmadi
Writers
- Reza Dormishian
Hatred - FAQs
What is Hatred (2012) about?
Hatred follows a young Iranian woman desperately trying to flee to the West through Turkey. In Istanbul, she meets a Turkish-Iranian man and draws him into her escape plan. Their journey spirals into chaos involving drugs, fake passports, and the treacherous carpet bazaars of the city.
Does Hatred have a hopeful or tragic ending?
Hatred leans into raw, unsparing territory. The film doesn't offer easy resolutions — the characters' volatile temperaments and desperate circumstances keep colliding, leaving the ending emotionally ambiguous and deeply unsettling rather than comforting or triumphant.
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Why does Zhaleh choose to involve Hamed in her escape?
Zhaleh spots an opportunity in Hamed — a young man caught between two worlds, Turkish and Iranian, who might be useful to her plan. Her approach is calculated rather than romantic, using the promise of club access as bait. Their relationship grows complicated as mutual need and tension intertwine.
Who are the main actors in Hatred?
The film stars Baran Kosari as Zhaleh, the determined young woman at the center of the story, Babak Hamidian as Hamed, the Turkish-Iranian man she pulls into her orbit, and Mehran Ahmadi as Amou, the carpet shop-owning relative whose involvement sets off a chain of disasters.
Is Hatred based on real events or experiences?
While Hatred is not directly based on a single documented true story, director Reza Dormishian drew on the very real experiences of Iranians attempting to flee their country through Turkey. The Istanbul setting and the underground world of fake passports and smuggling routes reflect genuine circumstances faced by many migrants.
Who directed Hatred and what is his style?
Reza Dormishian directed and wrote Hatred. Known for his unflinching approach to social realism, Dormishian crafts films that sit close to the bone — raw, urgent, and deeply human. His work often explores marginalized lives and the pressures that push people to their limits.
What films are similar to Hatred (2012)?
If Hatred resonated with you, films like Not Without My Daughter, Sky (2015), and Kisses (2008) explore similarly intense themes of escape, survival, and fractured human connection. Almost Friends and Greenberg also share that raw, intimate character-driven energy that makes Hatred so compelling.
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