Calvin LawFeb 19'Keyke mahboobe man' Is a Cake Without IcingThe journey of making Keyke mahboobe man / My Favourite Cake was a most arduous journey for directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash...
Rose HoNov 17, 2023Reel Asian 2023: ‘Terrestrial Verses’ Shows How Oppression Permeates the Everyday in IranFilm review of Terrestrial Verses, directed by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami, from the Toronto premiere at 2023's Reel Asian Film Festival.
Jericho TadeoOct 25, 2023‘The Persian Version’ Tackles the Mother-Daughter Relationship Trope with Comedy and CompassionWritten and directed by Maryam Keshavarz, the film follows Leila, an Iranian-American woman who has a tough relationship with her mother.
Alisha MughalOct 14, 2022'The Night' Is A Unique And Piercing Persian HorrorA toothache always spells bad news. It’s almost lyrical in its foreboding, lyrical in how immediately it is communicated to audiences....