Sepideh – Reaching for the Stars is a 2013 Persian-language Danish documentary film written and directed by Berit Madsen.

But at her age the nightly stargazing excursions in the desert are a dangerous thorn in the side of family and traditions.

[8] Sepideh – Reaching for the Stars received mostly positive reviews upon its premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

Dennis Harvey of Variety, said in his review that "Berit Madsen's documentary offers a leisurely, engaging portrait of a provincial Iranian teenager who dreams of becoming an astronaut.

"[9] Neil Young in his review for The Hollywood Reporter called the film "Engaging if earthbound documentary is elevated by its subject's feisty pluck.