Holy Spider
2022
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Synopsis
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
Key facts
Original language
Persian
First release
July 13, 2022
Awards
Robert Award for Best Danish Film, Robert Award for Best Director, Robert Award for Best Screenplay, Robert Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Robert Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Award for Best Cinematography
Setting
Mashhad
Filming locations
Jordan
Trailer
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Corrosivo Film Fest 2023
- Beyond Fest 2022 - Features
- BFI London Film Festival 2022 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Busan International Film Festival 2022 generic - A Window on Asian Cinema
- Cannes Film Festival 2022 generic
- European Film Awards 2022 generic - Best Film; Best Director; Best Screenwriter
- Fantastic Fest 2022
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2022 - Temps 0
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 generic - Feature
- SLASH Fantastic Film Festival 2022 - Features
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2022 generic - In Competition ★ Bronze Horse (Best Film); Best Actor (Mehdi Bajestani)
- Sydney Film Festival 2022 generic - Late Announce
- Telluride Film Festival 2022 generic - Main Program
- Toronto International Film Festival 2022 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q111600223 |
| IMDb | tt18550140 |
| TMDB | 889699 |
