Children of Heaven (1997) – Filming Locations
Drama / Family · Directed by Majid Majidi · Starring Reza Naji
Zohre's shoes are gone; her older brother Ali lost them. They are poor, there are no shoes for Zohre until they come up with an idea: they will share one pair of shoes. School awaits.
Where was Children of Heaven filmed?
- Tehran, Iran, Tehran – Opening scenes establishing the poor neighborhood where Ali and Zahra live with their family. The film was shot extensively in actual working-class Tehran neighborhoods, capturing the authentic urban landscape and community where the story unfolds
- Tehran, Iran, Tehran – Ali and Zahra's daily journeys through the city, running errands and searching for the lost shoes. The maze-like streets and alleyways of Tehran serve as the primary setting for the children's adventures and the central conflict of the narrative
- Tehran, Iran, Tehran – The climactic running race sequence where Ali participates in a school athletics competition. The iconic stadium provides the emotional crescendo of the film, where the children's struggles culminate in a moment of hope and redemption
- Tehran, Iran, Tehran – Sequences exploring the contrast between poor and wealthy neighborhoods as the children venture into different parts of the city. The varied topography and neighborhoods of Tehran illustrate the socioeconomic disparities central to the film's themes