DW's 'My Persian Love Story' explores love across cultures
An in-house collaboration between DW's Persian Service and its Life and Style department, the series consists of 15 short-form sketches created specifically for social media. The episodes follow a German-Iranian couple as they navigate everyday life—from their first meeting in Germany to planning a wedding—highlighting both the friction and beauty that can arise when cultures collide.
My Persian Love Story humorously tackles everyday situations where cultural misunderstandings can occur, such as who pays on the first date, or the awkwardness of loud nose-blowing in public, offering a light-hearted yet insightful look at how small habits can reveal deeper cultural norms and societal expectations.
Filmed in Berlin and presented in both English and Farsi, the series features a diverse cast and bilingual editorial teams. It reflects DW's core values of freedom, tolerance, democracy, women's rights, and cultural diversity.
Empowering women through storytelling
My Persian Love Story was developed with a special focus on female audiences, particularly in Iran, where access to independent media and social platforms has been increasingly restricted. DW is being blocked in Iran and reaches its audiences in the country by promoting various tools for circumventing censorship. The new series aims to fill a critical gap by offering content that resonates with women and highlights their perspectives in a culturally sensitive yet empowering way.
Where to watch it
The series was premiered on June 1, 2025, and can be watched on DW's Persian and Euromaxx Instagram channels: @dw_persian | @dw_euromaxx
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