Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he has a chance encounter with Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Panicked, Vahid rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm Eghbal’s identity.
Master filmmaker Jafar Panahi creates a deeply felt moral thriller, where high stakestension combines with unexpected flurries of humour and thoughtful, sometimes devastating questions regarding persecution and revenge.
“Another very impressive serio-comic film from one of the most distinctive and courageous figures in world cinema.”
In Persian (Farsi) and Azerbaijani,
with English subtitles
This film is showing as part of the Chiltern Film Society season. Showings are open to non-members. Seating is unreserved – simply purchase a ticket and choose your seat when you arrive.
