Check out this article from CNN.COM.
“Despite their limitations, filmmakers have raised Iranian cinema to new heights, winning awards and critics’ praise across the globe.”
The following Iranian films (most in Persian with English subtitles) are available for home use check out:
Taste of Cherry – HU DVD 4773
Half moon – HU DVD 4407
Offside – HU DVD 3759
The Cow – HU DVD 1430
Moment of Innocence – HU DVD 1431
Close up – HU DVD 1344
Blackboards – HU DVD 1035
The Circle – HU DVD 715
Leila – HU DVD 702
The Color of Paradise – HU DVD 670