Sperm Whale Collection

The "Sperm Whale Collection" is a two-part film series released between 2015 and 2017. Spanning a total runtime of 169 minutes, the collection explores the enduring love of Arjang for his childhood sweetheart, Roya, over a period of forty years. This relationship has been marked by significant historical events, including the Iranian revolution and subsequent conflicts, alongside personal experiences of divorce, both financial hardship and prosperity. The films within the collection delve into the complexities of this long-standing connection, shaped by a backdrop of considerable societal change. The series comprises two installments: "Sperm Whale" (2015), with a runtime of 87 minutes, and "Sperm Whale: Roya's Selection" (2017), which has a duration of 82 minutes. The collection's total budget and revenue are both recorded as zero. The series’ development occurred over a two-year period, with the two films comprising the entirety of the collection. The "Sperm Whale Collection" presents a focused exploration of a personal history against a backdrop of major historical shifts.