"Reverse" is the story of a boy named Salar who, along with his friend, has a mobile outfit and repairs old cars. He faces an identity crisis and has many questions in his mind until after his father's years. The father calls the boy to the address.
Direction
Kimiayi channels vintage Iranian New Wave through grease-stained neo-noir.
Cinematography
Rust and chrome never looked this poetically doomed.
Director
Poulad Kimiayi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Poulad Kimiayi is son of Masoud Kimiayi, a titan of Iranian cinema—making this a literal father-son collaboration about father-son rupture.
The film's underground release pattern in Iran mirrored its protagonist's shadow existence, screening in unofficial venues.
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