The Last Fiction is available to stream on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV .
The 2018 film The Last Fiction is a notable Iranian 2D animated feature, directed by Ashkan Rahgozar and produced by Hoorakhsh Studios, that adapts a central tale from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh . It explores the dark, epic story of the villainous Zahhak and his rise to power, parallel to the journey of the young hero Afaridoun. The film combines themes of greed and sacrifice with a distinct visual style that earned it recognition as the first Iranian animated film eligible for an Academy Award. The Last Fiction