While discussions on the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the world of cinema continue, a remarkable production has come to the fore. Dreams of Violets, which is about protest violence in Iran, will meet the audience at the Tribeca Cinema Festival on June 10.

The production company Fountain 0, founded by brothers Ash and Pooya Koosha, created all the visuals of this 75-minute docudrama with artificial intelligence tools. Cinema has already created a wide discussion environment with its coverage of political events in the region and its production system.

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Dreams of Violets draws attention with its presence on the global stage during a period when tensions in the Middle East continue. Producers argue that these technologies open a new door for independent creators facing financial difficulties.

The project was completed in a short period of only two months and with a budget of approximately 2 thousand dollars. Experts speaking at the AI ​​​​on the Lot conference held in Culver City share the view that such studies can facilitate access to cinema by reducing costs.

However, the fact that the movie was to be shown in Tribeca brought about significant criticism on the internet. On platforms such as Reddit, users are divided on how much artificial intelligence can reflect human experiences and emotional depth.

Criticisms and Alternative Approaches

Many critics cite as examples productions that deal with the same subject but are shot using classical systems. In particular, Oscar-nominated Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s 2025 film It Was Just an Accident stands out as a frequently compared work in this field.

Panahi’s cinema is associated with presenting a more human narrative as it focuses on real performances rather than artificial intelligence-based images. Panahi is currently facing legal proceedings in Iran for making propaganda against the regime.

The history of the Koosha brothers is based on artificial intelligence-based art projects. Ash and Pooya Koosha had previously developed music and virtual world projects with the artificial intelligence pop star named Yona within the Auxuman company.

Fountain 0 representatives have not yet made a statement about the comments about the movie.

What do you think about this type of production, produced entirely with artificial intelligence, being included in cinema festivals?