Laan Multimedia, a creative pathway dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and connecting arts to global audiences, has acquired the rights to Birth, a novel by Iranian writer Mahdi ZiaChamani. Following the successful release of the audiobook, a print edition is now in development, expanding the work’s reach across multiple formats.
Unlike a traditional media company, Laan Multimedia positions itself as a space where art, memory, and storytelling can thrive across borders. Its mission is rooted in the belief that authentic narratives — often silenced by geography, politics, or cultural restrictions — deserve to find their way to international audiences.
The acquisition of Birth reflects this vision. ZiaChamani’s novel is a raw and poetic exploration of solitude, friendship, and the generational burdens carried by those born in revolution and raised in conflict. In his author’s statement, he writes:
“It must be accepted that today the ‘author’ no longer holds that mythical place of the past. What earlier generations wrote left us a legacy that both nourished us and left us unsatisfied. What is the position of the writer now? To be honest, I do not know. Perhaps the value of a writer is not in his words but in his living — in a geography that trembles each day with the fear of collapse, in a future that remains uncertain. In such a land, loneliness is whispered into the ear of a child even before birth; solitude is an old companion that has always walked beside me, whether in my plays or in the novel Birth.”
He continues:
“Birth is not only the story of two men in a brightly decorated restroom, but the confession of a weary, restless, displaced generation. A generation born with revolution, raised with war, tangled with crises. It is the echo of a cracked mirror, showing that we became neither what we wanted, nor what we were. And if sorrow flows through these words, know it is intentional — because sorrow is the first sign of being alive.”
By bringing Birth into print, Laan Multimedia extends its portfolio of films, hybrid documentaries, audiobooks, and cross-cultural works that resist silence and sustain memory. Each project is less a product than a dialogue — a reminder of how art can serve as truth, resilience, and connection across cultures.
“Birth embodies everything Laan Multimedia stands for,” said Nazila Azizi, founder of Laan Multimedia. “It is not just a novel — it is a testimony of a generation and a living piece of art that deserves to travel beyond borders. Our role is to ensure stories like this are not lost, but shared.”
As global audiences increasingly seek authentic voices and perspectives, Laan Multimedia continues to serve as a bridge between artists and the world, sustaining the voices of those too often silenced.