Death Anniversary
Nov 25 2023
•0h 20m
•Drama, Family
This formalist film is a 20-minute take (a continuous shot) with reverse chronological narration where scenes unfold in reverse order without any cuts. Although it has a narrative structure, the execution and form of the film are experiential and formalist.
Cast
See allParia Yaghoubi
Hoda
Reza Darvish
Ramin
Elham Jedi
Bita
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