Under the Shadow
2016
Not currently streaming on CaSTV
Synopsis
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Under the Shadow (2016) is a 1h 24min drama feature film by Babak Anvari. After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the miss... Selected for Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival (2009).
Facts
Setting
Tehran
Original language
Persian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2017 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2016 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2016 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2016 generic
- Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival 2009
