Police.
Step on the gas.
Are you crazy?
Arash, quick.
Calm down, Anoosh.
Good evening.
Pull in over there.
Where exactly shall we stop?
Where are the papers, asshole?
Give me your papers.
Where are you going?
Open the trunk.
Such an asshole!
I'm still shaking.
What did you tell them?
Feel free
to search the car!
You should have given them our album.
Hello.
Where's the entrance?
Behind the house? Ok.
There's police everywhere. I'll come to the underground carpark.
Ok.
See you soon.
Listen, my dear, it's all organised for your event.
There won't be any problems.
But we have to be careful.
Reza, may I remind you
last time it ended in catastrophe.
Yes, yes. I know.
Can you guarantee that will be safe?
I wasn't careful enough last time.
What do you mean not careful?
We need to plan better
so that nothing will happen.
Listen to me,
last time we attracted too much attention.
The speakers were...
...too close to the village.
The cameleers heard you.
We need to change the location.
Security is the only thing I want from you.
I don't want to drive hundreds of miles
to end up in prison again.
Hey dude.
You ok?
Really? Oh, man...
We're planning a little trip to the desert.
Want to come?
It's usually 250, but I'll make 150 for you.
Oh man, the chicks never pick up.
They can't stand you! - Yeah, yeah...
As if I'm suffering from leprosy.
Don't worry, your girlfriend will get a discount too.
Tell him to bring women.
Bring all the chicks you know!
Be careful, please keep quiet about the event.
You know, I trust you.
It will be safe, don't worry.
I'm scared.
Scared of what?
I'm just scared.
Of what? - That they will arrest us.
Keep calm.
With all the equipment...
It's nothing in comparison to the last parties.
I'm just saying that I'm scared.
It will be safe, I promise you. - I'm so worried.
They caught me once and almost beat me to death.
Do you see the scars? They'll be there forever.
Hi.
How are you?
Is this your store?
Yes, see what you need.
Have you told him where we are going?
Of course. We're going to the desert.
No problem for me.
Great. The others refused to rent us equipment
when we mentioned the desert.
If the police
confiscate the equipment
tell them you got it from me.
I'm responsible.
I'll say it's fora wedding.
Men and women separate.
He's not answering.
Who?
No one!
I don't think, I'm coming.
It's too dangerous.
There won't be any problems.
The checkpoint...
Bullshit. The police...
Only yesterday a friend of mine got arrested.
Nothing is fixed,
no one's answering
fucking police,
fucking money,
one big fuck up.
Listen to me. Do what I tell you...
The bribe will be ¤320.
Three people have to be paid on Friday.
How much can you pay, finally?
¤800.
Listen, that's not enough.
It needs to be more.
How much?
¤900.
The guy told us 850.
No, 225 per day! That is 900 for four days.
I need a decision. Now.
It has to be more.
We can't!
I have no idea how we are going to manage the trip.
Can I have a drag from your cigarette?
Dear passengers, attention please.
We are expecting a few police stops and inspections.
Please keep calm
and don't attract attention.
I will hand out a document
which you will need to sign.
No alcohol or other illegal substances.
Women, please check your hijabs.
I hope we won't be bitten by snakes.
Anoosh, dean
What? - Snakes!
Why should a snake sink its teeth into you?
I'm haunted by bad luck.
You are a snake charmer!
Please get off the bus. The bus will be inspected.
Hand over your passports and documents.
Where is your permission?
We need a flat location. Flat!
Why?
We need to see the sunrise!
Go up the hill. It's flat!
What?
I mean if you want to see the sunrise.
It's only thirty steps from here, kid.
Who needs drinks?
Have you packed enough water?
Don't forget your coat and headscarf.
Just in case the police turn up.
Listen, girls...
Take your coats and headscarfs
for tomorrow morning after the party. Just in case the police...
The police won't come!
But perhaps some locals.
Anoosh.
Slowly, slowly.
Good afternoon.
We need a permit for live concerns.
We've read your website and have printed out the forms.
It's a little complicated.
Could you help us?
Would you like to register your band?
Yes. - It requires a different form.
This form is
to have your posters checked.
The forms for live recordings have changed.
These you can throw away.
Once you get your permission, we can talk about the poster.
It will look like this.
Like our album, just much larger.
We've used Latin writing.
English is not allowed.
Our band name is "Blade and Beard".
"Blade and Beard"?
This will prove very popular!
Why?
Are you making fun of the beard?
The gentlemen in the examination office will take it personally.
What is this? That needs to go.
Images like these are forbidden.
These are the regulations:
No explicit depictions of women
or any other illegal things.
No make-up for women.
Nothing Western!
We need to remove everything Western?
All Of it!
But "Made in Iran" is written in English.
This is fine, of course!
Since you're advertising Iran.
What is this?
What exactly? - Is this a lion?
It's a man in a chequered shirt.
Part of his back is naked. That must go.
But it is a man. - That makes no difference.
We have a female singer, is this a problem?
As a lead singer?
Yes. This is a problem.
Why?
Excuse me? - May I ask why?
You are asking why?
It is our first time here...
Have you ever seen female lead vocalists in this country?
In Iran?
Maybe things have changed since Rohani.
Trust me. Everyone wants female singers.
But this is not possible, of course.
And if we find a man who accompanies her?
Women only in the background.
How about the clothing?
The usual.
It is important that she is veiled.
Completely.
Excuse me... - Traditional dress is also possible.
How about facial jewellery?
Our singer has piercings...
Have you lost your mind?
She can go straight to the vice squad.
This kind of music is not tolerated.
Only classical piano
and traditional music is allowed.
Electronic music played by DJs
is generally forbidden.
May I ask one last question?
No, I think it's enough.
Ok. Thank you.
What else is missing? - The lyrics...
Not now. Let's go.
Are you crazy?
We can't come back. No way.
If we continue asking we'll get in trouble.
Get off on my side.
Good evening.
Can you print this?
What is this?
This is our album cover. We are DJs.
Well...we have no permission.
Maybe...
And if we pay a little more?
It's difficult for us.
What is this exactly?
The material?
No, the music.
It's House.
Similar to your music here, but instrumental.
No idea.
Have a look at this.
Exactly this design?
We need permission from the government.
We haven't got one.
We must have permission for the print.
The English is a problem.
No chance?
If it was in Persian...
Our charity link is in Persian.
Without permission...
Aren't you doing the printing yourself? - Yes, I am.
We are constantly policed by the authorities.
If they find a copy like this,
they will shut down my shop.
You need permission.
But it's also fora good cause.
Still, we'll run into trouble.
And if we pay a bit more?
No.
No chance? - No.
Can't you do it underhand?
No, definitely not.
Are you under surveillance?
Yes.
The secret service is a problem.
The secret service?
Yes. I'm sure we're bugged.
Go to Shaghayegh Passage. They will help you.
Your address is printing house.
Don't tell them that you don't have permission.
Tell them, has sent you.
Won't they question me? - Don't worry.
The red is too strong.
The rest is fine.
Well...
What do you mean?
This is where we will add a darker layer.
Really?
You've found a good place here.
Well, last night we passed by at 3am in the morning.
The neighborhood was full of police.
Not bad, is it?
Apply a filter.
Could I sell my album here?
Do you have permission? - No.
I can't help you if it's illegal.
But...
Try book shop.
Only recently, the police shut down
my shop fora whole month.
I was selling tickets for a concert. They were legal!
I had to report to the police station every day.
Why?
First they were legal,
then suddenly it was music by Satan.
What kind of music?
Metal, normal Metal.
Is your album political? They will execute you.
No, it's not political.
What is it? Rock?
Deep House, a combination of Rock and House.
Your design is screaming illegal.
This is how you make illegal look legal.
No one will notice that you don't have permission.
No permission!
Dang Show. Definitely no permission!
I suggest you produce two covers.
Just in case...
Please excuse me. Bye.
One cover
will be visible for the customers.
Are these all mock-ups on display?
I won't deliver myself to the Islamic Republic.
We have to find alternative ways.
Keep up appearances!
The Islamic Republic has taught us to take detours
and to lie.
They love being lied to.
Is your manager in? - Yes.
We would like to show him our album.
We are under strict observation by the police.
But feel free to leave a copy of your album
I will play it once in a while.
If someone is interested,
I will forward your Facebook contact.
This is all I can do for you.
What kind of music is it? Western? - Yes.
Do you also have Iranian music?
No.
I'm asking because we have problems with the police.
The police is constantly paying us visits.
It's none of their business but I still have to answer their questions.
It's always trouble, even with permission.
No improvement since Rohani?
The system is the same crap like before.
Good evening.
Can you hear me?
You have sold a few CDs for us.
I'm just calling for an update.
Blade & Beard. The album is in a shape of a face.
Ok. Could I come and pick it up?
The boss doesn't want to take responsibility.
Ok, you don't want to get into trouble.
Thank you, anyway.
Here, one for you.
No, thank you.
We're decaying in this country.
We have to leave.
We can't continue like this, dude. - Yes, I know.
I mean it.
We can't make music here.
It's not easy to make music in Europe, either.
But we will have a future.
Guys, we can go to my room.
Why in your room? - Let's go in the garden.
Be careful with the satellite dish!
"SXSW" is a festival in Texas.
I want to apply
but the deadline is in 12 days.
Are you optimistic?
No, not really.
What are your plans?
We're thinking about leaving the country.
We're weighing up our options.
If you can't leave the country legally
will you try the illegal way?
Enter a country
and apply for residence?
Maybe.
I don't know what Arash is thinking...
He is not saying anything.
Hello.
How are you?
Ok and you?
Where are you?
I'm out. And you?
In Shahrak. Listen...
What are you doing tonight?
No plans.
Can we see each other?
Fantastic.
Where are the prices listed?
No price. The guy told me you have to call.
Good afternoon.
I hope, you are well.
Yes, thank you.
We found your Skype ID on a webpage for refugees.
Don't be alarmed if you hear two voices.
We want to ask our questions together.
We are musicians in Iran.
What kind of asylum would you recommend?
You don't have to show resistance
neither political nor religious.
You don't have to participate in demonstrations.
It is enough to reject the regime.
You don't have a passport? - Yes, I do.
So you can go by plane.
Can they reject us?
Yes, they can.
We will issue a new passport for you.
Tell him that we want to keep our passport.
We wank
How long will it take and how much is it?
Provide the documents and the visa is yours
in less than two weeks.
It's ¤9'000 to ¤11'000.
¤9'000 to ¤11'000... including the flight ticket?
Not over the phone! We have to meet in person.
Dude, where are we going to get the money from?
No idea.
How can I raise ¤10'000?
I tell you, I'm out.
You never... - Anoosh, shut up.
Never a positive word from you.
Always pessimism!
You are such an ox.
Can't you get money from your father?
Keep him out. It's my personal matter.
So, you do have money?
#31300, maybe...
Where did you get ¤3'000 from?
I said, maybe.
And the rest? Where do you get the rest from?
The rest.
How much do you have?
¤10'000.
Really?
You never have money. - I never said that!
No money. Never.
No money for cigarettes and suddenly he's got ¤10'000.
I'm broke and he sends me to buy cigarettes.
Ask your parents for money tonight.
You will earn over there.
They will happily agree.
Ok, then leave it.
I can't help you in this case.
Hello.
Thank you. Which table? Ok.
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, how are you?
Finally a face to the voice.
I am at your service.
A long list of questions.
May God help.
We are a little nervous.
Europe is best for young people.
But the camps are full.
They won't let any more refugees in.
Unless you have a strong reason for asylum.
What do you suggest?
Where do you want to go?
Like I said, we are two DJs.
We can't stay in Iran.
We will give our best.
We have middlemen in the embassies.
We provide perfect documents for our customers.
We won't leave you out in the min.
You need a musician ID? No problem.
Your bank statement isn't good enough? We'll take care of it.
No certificate of employment? We'll issue one.
Medical insurance? Will be provided.
You will receive all the documents from us.
Say your strategy doesn't work,
do we have to take a boat to Italy?
This is not in my portfolio.
This is not your turf? - Only the legal version.
And what about hiding on a truck?
This is only for France. - Only France?
Exactly. You go to France, then England.
They use laser and x-ray. Extremely dangerous.
They will shoot you.
Yes, they will shoot you immediately.
Wow! Look at this.
Unbelievable... Go to the images!
Images, here.
Awesome!
This is our future, dude.
This is what I want.
This is where we belong. - Exactly.
Have you labelled all the envelopes?
This one is going to Spain.
Done!
Put it over there.
Address on here? - No!
When we get to the post office!
I'll put it here. - No, here.
You are causing chaos, dude!
Look up Burning Man. I'm writing to Street Parade.
Check the spelling.
Zurich.
It won't arrive otherwise.
Excuse me, where are you checking packages?
At the last counter.
A copy of your passport, please.
I don't have one...
Why my passport?
For posting?
You don't have one with you? - No.
Your driver's license? - Drivers license, I have.
Is it still valid? - Yes.
The copy shop is outside.
Lethangie... - Letangia...
Letangii.
Lethargy! - Lethargy, let's go!
I have a question. Will they check the CD?
Recently one got returned.
I don't understand.
Is this a question?
Yes, a question.
Of course it will be checked!
The CD didn't even leave the country.
Did it have illegal content?
What do you mean?
You were lucky that they didn't arrest you.
If your videos show unveiled women,
don't send it!
It will be confiscated, without doubt.
Will we be summoned?
The first and second time, no.
But if it's political,
there will be a problem.
Police!
Dude! Are you ok?
What a story.
Floors cold as ice.
70 people in one prison cell.
Fights everywhere.
Everyone addicted to crack and crystal.
We were so worried.
Anoosh never sleeps away from ho me.
His father woke up at 5am
and Anoosh wasn't in his bed.
Why was he worried? It wasn't the first time.
How often have you been to prison?
Son. Don't make life so hard for us.
It is my problem. And the problem of this country.
I can't go on.
I can't go on any longer.
Me neither.
Hello.
Switzerland?
Lethargy? Street Parade?
Dear God!
It's a bad...
Yes, I can.
I have a passport.
I'll suffer a heart attack if it works out.
Can we talk tonight?
Unbelievable. - Tell us!
Street Parade!
This is Switzerland, isn't it?
Yes, exactly.
He asked...
...if we can play on the 2nd of August.
Unbelievable!
Only a stone's throw away.
I'll run naked to the car!
No, we'll run naked to the mosque
and speak our prayer of thanks.
Calm down, Anoosh.
Can I help?
Do you have an appointment? - Yes.
Are you alone?
Yes.
Who invited you?
Rote Fabrik. I have an invitation. - From whom?
A music festival.
Come in.
Did you bring the 90?
Wait in the garden until I call you.
Are you a band? - Yes.
Why are you coming separately?
No idea. You gave us separate appointments.
How do you know about the event in Zurich?
We applied with
our album in March.
Did you hear of the Rote Fabrik before?
I found it on Facebook.
What is the purpose of your travel?
A music festival.
What kind of festival?
Electronic music.
Is it international? - Yes.
Can I see your previous visas?
I've never had a visa.
You have never been to Europe? - No.
Where is your invitation?
Flight ticket and hotel reservation?
Certificate of employment?
Something that shows you are working in Iran?
You don't have more documents from Iran?
Switzerland.
Information about immigration to Switzerland.
The Swiss population objects strongly to immigrants.
Aha.
So, clearly not the best choice.
50.3% of the Swiss population
vote for the limitation of immigrants.
Please check your details.
Welcome.
Could you please close the door.
Tomorrow we will know about our visa.
We are considering flying to Switzerland
and staying there.
And not come back...
A drink, gentlemen? Or are you fasting?
Thank you. No.
I think, you should leave Iran.
I am serious.
Once you are out of the country, stay there.
Social asylum.
Tear up your passports. Then they can't do anything.
Really, tear up your passports.
Or hide them.
So no one can find them.
Hello. - Hello.
Did it work out?
No, I got rejected.
Why? - No idea.
The name of your mother?", they asked.
That was the end.
Shut up!
Did you get it? - Yes.
Wonderful.
A visa for how long?
5 clays.
Arash.
You ok? - Ok.
And;
I got rejected.
What?
Rejected !
Don't bullshit.
And;
Asshole.
Igor it!
Blade & Beard want to get out!
I was close to pissing my pants.
My sister is already in tears.
It is so hot, dude.
Incredible.
It is just awesome.
Let's party tonight, ok?
Tonight will be super lush.
I don't want to break up.
But I need a break.
Are you sure?
I need time to think.
Look at me.
Leave me alone.
Why?
I need time.
I can't give you that. I'm sorry.
I'm tired of this relationship.
You don't want me.
No, you want to leave because of your career.
No, because of you. - Leave Iran because of me?
I want you to be proud of me.
You make music because of me? - No.
But I can't make music in this country.
Fact is, you want to leave. Not me.
What does that mean for us?
Come with me. - I don't want to.
You don't have to stay forever.
How should that work? - Like with all the other couples.
It's not working for anyone.
Then go! - My words.
So, it's over?
Why?
I can't go on.
Then there is no going back.
You too. We'll see each other again.
Where are you going?
We have an invitation from Lethargy.
Ok. Thank you.
Hi.
Patrick. - Anoosh.
Arash.
A warm welcome to Zurich. It's cold outside.
Look at the fuel prices.
It's green fuel, dude.
Why is Irancell not working?
It should work!
Now they are finally with us in our studio.
The DJ-Duo "Blade and Beard" from Iran.
It's Arash and Anoosh, right?
This is your first time in Europe, in Switzerland.
What are your first impressions?
We landed two hours ago.
Ask us again in one week.
Ok, so we'll ask you again after Street Parade.
What are your expectations?
It's every DJ's dream
to be able to play in Europe.
Are you nervous?
A little.
Do you want some?
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Welcome to Switzerland. To Zurich!
You ok?
What's your name? - Peter.
I'm Amsh.
I call it Barbie Techno.
Real commercial shit.
I think it's crazy, it's insane
if you have to go to prison because of music.
I've never been to Iran,
so I can't possibly know
what the situation is like.
Boys, are you ready?
Thank you, how are you?
X am we“.
Yes?
What's the weather like in Iran?
Tell me something about home. I miss Iran.
I'm eating fresh walnuts.
So cool!
Dear God.
Stop eating. I want some, too.
I told you not to leave.
And you left anyway.
Dear God.
Buy walnuts and put them in water.
They don't have them here.
What?
They don't have them.
Why did you choose such a shitty country?
I'll see you at 8pm on FaceTime.
You constantly have Iran on the line.
And;
You'll never be able to detach yourself.
Where are you going?
To the drug checking.
Drug - Checking!
Unbelievable.
I'll take a photo and send it to Iran.
Men are better looking than women here, don't you think?
This is without alcohol.
No, it isn't!
Anoosh, Arash, this is your first time in the West.
How does it feel?
What does it feel like?
I am floating. I am so happy.
I've never experienced anything like this.
In our country it's all underground.
I am fed up with doing things secretly.
You don't see your future in Iran?
We have to find a lawyer tomorrow.
Tomorrow is tomorrow.
Perhaps the lawyer will say,
that we have no chance, anyway.
What's the plan then?
Then we'll have to find a different solution.
If we go to the police tomorrow and they reject us,
we might never get a Schengen visa again.
This is why you have to decide now.
You also have to see the risk!
Take your time and talk about it in quiet.
Don't smoke weed, don't drink.
Make a decision with clear minds.
Tell Arash, that you have time until tomorrow.
I know.
What are your options if you come back to Iran?
We should have left too, back then.
Now I am forty and I'm still here.
Mama!
We don't want you to come back!
Live your life, my son.
I'm so worried, dude.
Why?
I'm so nervous. Totally fucked.
What are you pondering again?
Aren't you worried?
I want to have festivals
with foreign artists in Iran, too.
I want to meet new people.
This won't be possible
if I go back to Iran.
Do you know what l mean?
I need to make the right decision.
I want to see different places.
I want to visit Berlin!
I want to visit Ibiza! But I can't.
I want to see the whole world! But I can't.
I'm not allowed to do anything.
I'm not allowed to do anything I want.
This life is not for me.
Look, asylum m seekers!
I'm sure they came by boat.
Life is probably easy for them.
No one is ordering them around.
Don't do this, don't do that!
A lot of blacks are coming to Switzerland.
Oh,oh!
We could play here, too.
Exactly here.
Do you understand what this is? It's a generator.
Once they stop pedaling, the music goes off.
How shall we explain my prison time to them?
How and where things happened?
We have to clarify things now. Tonight!
We must be able to explain everything. Even if they separate us.
Tomorrow.
How do you expect to close this?
Hello.
I'm busy, Mum!
Stop calling me all the time.
I'm packing.
Anoosh.
I'll call you later. - Anoosh!
Where are you? What happened?
I'm at the hotel. What should happen?
I'm packing my stuff.
Are you leaving the hotel this afternoon?
No. Now!
Bye.
What are your plans?
I don't know. I don't know.
Keep me updated. - I will.
No, you don't have to worry.
I am here.
Bye.
Boys, your taxi to the airport is here.
What about the key?
Thank you. All the best.
Happy travels!
Thank you for everything.
Did you have fun?
Very much!
I'll put the hard drive in my hand luggage.
Could you stop, please?
We don't want to go to the airport.