Knowing the situation of Iranian director Jafar Pahani needs to be a film in itself.
The talented filmmaker has made some very memorable films in the past. But with the involvement of his government banning him leaving the country and trying to stop him making films, this latest project looks to be his most personal as it gives a reflection of where he's at mentally.
It is a tough story to work out. There are some meta moments and there is blend of fact and fiction at work.
But sadly it was too convoluted of a story for me to enjoy. There was enough for me to understand Panahi's current situation and mindset, which I appreciated the craft and execution of.
There are also some clever, dramatic and effective sequences. But I think this will be only be understood if you've seen the majority of his previous works and are aware of the director's recent issues.
There's not enough in here for me to recommend seeing this. But there's positives in here for it to not be a total loss.
Rating: 6/10
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