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Dreams of Violets

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Dreams of Violets
A boy's face visible, but the rest of his head fades to white. The Milad Tower in Iran close to the Alborz mountains.
Directed by
  • Ash Koosha
Release date

Dreams of Violets is a 2026 docudrama film entirely generated by artificial intelligence, written, directed and produced by Ash Koosha and co-produced by Pooya Koosha.[1] The film was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival on 10 June 2026.[2][3] It was later made available to rent and stream on the website of the brothers' AI studio, Fountain 0.[4]

All images and characters in the film were generated using AI-powered video tools and based on journalistic reports, photographs, and eyewitness accounts.[5]

Plot

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The film is a fictionalized dramatization of the events surrounding the massacre of Iranian civilians in January 2026. International organizations estimate the death toll at over 7,000, amidst protests and state violence that unfolded during a communications blackout.[6]

References

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  1. Clarke, Cath (3 June 2026). "'The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.' Is Dreams of Violets AI slop – or the future of film-making?". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  2. "Tribeca Festival Sets First Premiere of Fully AI-Generated Film, 'Dreams of Violets'". variety.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  3. "Tribeca premieres AI movie: 'Dream of Violets' executive producer & director on making of an AI film". CNBC. Archived from the original on 28 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  4. "Fountain 0 Watch". watch.fountain0.com. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  5. "Tribeca to Premiere Fully AI-Generated Iranian Resistance Movie 'Dreams of Violets'". hollywoodreporter.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  6. "An All AI-Generated Film Is Coming to Tribeca and It's Sure to Raise Eyebrows". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 28 May 2026.