Hanout (herbal embalming) [SCRIPT]
Due to copyright protection we are unable to reveal the script online. Anyone interested to read the script may have to contact the writer directly and ask for permission to read it or get a copy of the script. Thank you for your understanding. On a cold night in a small-town mortuary, a solitary Ghassal (a person who ritually washes the dead in Islamic tradition) is assigned to prepare the body of a man who destroyed his life years ago — the same man who cunningly took away his wife and infant daughter. As he washes the corpse, haunting memories return: of prison, overwhelming debt, and the family he lost. Now, torn between religious duty and the desire for revenge, he faces a haunting question: Can the dead ever be forgiven?
Written by. Hossein Soleimani. 10 pages
Hossein Soleimani was born on September 21, 1984, in Tehran, Iran.
He began his artistic career in cinema. His first on-camera experience was at the age of 13 in the film “Mehr-e Madari” (Maternal Love) directed by Kamal Tabrizi. Over the past 29 years, he has appeared in more than 80 films, TV series, telefilms, and theater productions, establishing himself as one of the most well-known and experienced actors in the industry.
In addition to acting, he has also been active as a poet, lyricist, and producer, writing songs for various singers. His first officially released song, “Ghoroor” (Pride), appeared in the album Faghat Gosh Kon (Just Listen) by Reza Sadeghi.
Hossein Soleimani has received several international awards for his acting and has participated in major film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival. He has also served as a jury member for two consecutive years at the Amicorti International Film Festival in Italy.
In 2025, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Ntrita Rossi, the founder and artistic director of the Amicorti Film Festival in Italy — an honor recognizing his nearly three decades of continuous and influential work in cinema and theater.
He is also the producer of the short films “Akhareen Bacha” (The Last Child) and “47:10:00”, directed by Serena Amini. These films have been screened at prestigious festivals and have garnered significant attention.
On May 12, 2023, he announced his marriage to Elaheh Asgari through a post on his official Instagram account.
Writer Statement
“HANOUT explores the human soul at its most fragile point — the moment it must choose between forgiveness and revenge. The screenplay follows a Ghassal who confronts a corpse tied to his own past, drawing him into an intimate moral and emotional conflict. For me, HANOUT is ultimately about the breath that guides us: the breath of mercy or the breath of vengeance — and the cost of choosing either one.”
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