Iran
In a world that constantly asks women (especially women under authoritarian regimes) to stay silent, Tatami dares to scream. And, it speaks volumes.
A stunning snapshot of young womanhood in a very specific time and place, The Sealed Soil is a classic of world cinema that deserves to be discovered by new audiences.
Whilst some of Winners references and statements might not be evident to those unfamiliar with Iranian cinema, it has themes that are universal to all.
With A Hero, filmmaker Asghar Farhadi returns once again to the themes of societal strife that have run through his previous films.
Mohammad Rasoulof’s There is No Evil is an excellent and riveting drama with a few divets holding it from perfection.
With a lack of investment in its central character and a lackluster execution, The Night is a film not likely to see the dawn.
Sonia K. Hadad’s Exam is a 15-minute panic attack that doesn’t immediately de-escalate, embodied by Sadaf Asgari’s superb performance.
The individual pieces of 180° Rule can be quite accomplished, but the film simply isn’t able to capitalize on the sum of its own parts.
As one of two films representing Iran in the 77th Venice Film Festival, Ahmad Bahrami’s The Wasteland wrestles with themes of class and race.
We spoke with Pari director Siamak Etemadi about the tone of the film, its lead, and how he expects Western audiences will receive the film.
Yalda, A Night For Forgivness is a solidly crafted a socially conscious film while making some truly bold cinematic choices.
Everybody Knows may be a little overlong, but it’s frequently compelling due to a powerhouse performance by Penélope Cruz.
Video Dispatches is a regular digest of recent home video releases, usually from boutique and restorative labels. Here, we discuss Marwencol, Waterworld, and a trio of Iranian films.
Rotoscoping hasn’t really been used in this way before. True, this feature from German-Iranian animator…
The Salesman is the latest by renowned filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, succeeding as both a political thriller and a tightly-knit character drama.