An Eye for an Eye is a 2025 internationally co-produced documentary film, directed by Tanaz Eshaghian and Farzad Jafari. It follows Tahereh, who has been convicted of murdering her husband. After serving her sentence, she faces negotiation with her in-laws, who have the legal right to execute or forgive her.
It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2025, where it received Special Jury Mention for Documentary Feature and Best Editing in a Documentary Feature.
Tahereh has been convicted of murdering her husband. After serving her sentence, she faces negotiation with her in-laws, who have the legal right to execute or forgive her.
Tanaz Eshaghian was looking for her next project when she was told the story of Tahereh, deciding to make a documentary about her.
It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2025, where it received Special Jury Mention for Documentary Feature and Best Editing in a Documentary Feature.
Ben Sears of Loud and Clear Reviews wrote: "A fascinating, complex morality tale where the viewer canâÂÂt help but see both sides in a life-or-death debate, and one of the best documentaries of the year."