Song of the Weaver's Hands
“Etched in the fading hues and worn paths of ancient roads,
Marking the passage to memory's embrace.”
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Joonam (جونم)
Urich’s soulful connection with the documentary as well as the subject matter is one that is felt palpably.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Subtraction (تفریق)
Haghighi, all-round artist of acting, writing, and directing origins, leads Subtraction with direction reminiscent of Iranian greats.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: No Bears – the camera as truth-teller
In No Bears, we are just as much aware that we are watching a film as we are of the action taking place. With knowledge of Panahi’s context, every shot feels dangerous, and you're constantly left wondering how he made it.