Iranian noir where grief becomes a slow-burn weapon of vengeance.
After the execution of a man, his brother tries to find those responsible for the death of his brother.
Cinematography
Tehran's neon-soaked underbelly shot like a fever dream.
Acting
Zamani's simmering restraint explodes in final frames.
Director
Hassan Fathi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Iran's 2010 cinema crackdown, Fathi shot guerrilla-style in Tehran's actual underground venues.
The Charlie character name nods to American noir influences—Fathi called it 'Chinatown with qalyans.'
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