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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