Holy Spider

Female journalist Rahimi travels to the Iranian holy city of Mashhad to investigate a serial killer targeting sex workers. As she draws closer to exposing his crimes, the opportunity for justice grows harder to attain when the murderer is embraced by many as a hero. Based on the true story of the “Spider Killer” Saeed Hanaei, who saw himself as on a mission from God as he killed 16 women between 2000 and 2001.

Director

Ali Abbasi

Cast

Zar Amir-Ebrahimi.

Official selection

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada, 2022
Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada, 2022
Calgary International Film Festival, Canada, 2022
Atlantic International Film Festival, Canada, 2022
Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal, Canada, 2022

2022 Cannes Film Festival

Official selection
Winner – Best Actress – Zar Amir Ebrahimi

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