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  • In the Dark (IV) (2021)
  • Short | 12 min | Short, Drama
In the Dark (IV) (2021)
Short | 12 min | Short, Drama
In the middle of the night in southern Iran, a family calls a doctor for an emergency case of "pneumonia." The men don't explain much, but the doctor has dealt with them before and seems prepared. "In the Dark" is a raw picture of ...See moreIn the middle of the night in southern Iran, a family calls a doctor for an emergency case of "pneumonia." The men don't explain much, but the doctor has dealt with them before and seems prepared. "In the Dark" is a raw picture of oppression and enslavement in a patriarchal society, where life and death are decided by tradition, and the system supports it silently, under the cover of darkness - all you need is the right stamp. Minimalist means of production and plot simplicity reinforce the film's message, the horror and ruthlessness of the entire situation. These twelve minutes are hard to forget. See less
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Director
Mehdi Zarei
Writers
Samad Taheri (based on a poem by) | Mehdi Zarei (screenplay)
Producer
Mehdi Zarei (producer)
Composer
Sasan Bakhsheshi
Cinematographer
Amin Bagheri
Production Designer
Ehsan Mohseni
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Updated May 31, 2021
Release date
May 2021 (Poland)
Awards
1 nomination

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