The Iranian film 'Children of Heaven', directed by Majid Majidi, was released internationally, gaining critical acclaim for its heartfelt portrayal of childhood and poverty.
'Children of Heaven' was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the first Iranian film to receive this recognition.
Following the success of 'Children of Heaven', director Majid Majidi gained international fame and went on to direct other notable films that contributed to Iranian cinema's global reputation.
Ali accidentally loses the only pair of shoes belonging to his sister Zahra, setting off the central conflict of the story.
Ali and Zahra agree to share the single pair of shoes so that Zahra can attend school without revealing the lost shoe.
Ali begins running barefoot to school so Zahra can use the shoes during school hours.
Ali participates in a city-wide school running competition, hoping to win shoes as a prize.
Ali comes in third place and wins a new pair of shoes as the prize.
Ali gives Zahra the new pair of shoes to attend school, solving their problem.
