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Hit the Road is the feature debut from director Panah Panahi, son of renowned filmmaker Jafar Panahi. This comedy-drama road movie follows a journey across landscapes and personal terrain, underscored by a distinctive soundtrack that blends Bach with Iranian pop and features a score by Peyman Yazdanian. The film premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight (2021) and went on to win Best Film at both the BFI London Film Festival (2021) and the Singapore International Film Festival (2021). With a runtime of 93 minutes, it has been distributed in the United States by Kino Lorber. Below you’ll find a detailed biography of Panah Panahi, discography highlights related to the film’s music, and a look at upcoming tour screenings in 2025 across North America.