Overview
An epistolary feature film: a cinematic discourse between a British director Mark Cousins, and an Iranian actress and director Mania Akbari which extends the concept of "essay film" with startling confrontations in the arenas of cultural issues, gender politics and differing artistic sensibilities. A unique journey into the minds of two exceptional filmmakers which becomes a love affair on film.
Details
Release Date
2014-06-21
Runtime
102 min
Status
Released
Language
EN
Cast
Mania Akbari
Self
Mark Cousins
Self
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