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Release Date:
July 12, 2023
Original Title:
Zapata
Alternate Titles:
Amozadegan
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Neshaneh Company
Production Countries:
Iran
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 79
The third outing for Danesh Eghbashavi was filmed with two iPhones, a small hand-held camera, a GoPro action camera, and the appreciable influence of Roger Corman. This rousing genre blend of comedy, detective story and mockumentary demonstrates that, even in the present day, independent film can incorporate aspects of the revolutionary gesture. In a brisk and complex way it tells a story which might suggest it was filmed by its protagonists as a live broadcast. The sophisticated narrative composition is akin to the process of opening out Chinese nested boxes – the characters know what is going to happen and they provide the appropriate commentary as well. Archive shots are also added to the mix. An explosive world premiere.
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Costume Design:
Elham Shakib
Director:
Danesh Eghbashavi
Director of Photography:
Ali Ehsani
Editor:
Ehsan Sheibani
Executive Producer:
Oveis Toofani
Behrad Mehrjoo
Makeup & Hair:
Hadi Lotfi
Original Music Composer:
Aboozar Kohanzade
Producer:
Iraj Taghipoor
Set Designer:
Sahar Shahamat
Sound Designer:
Mohammad-Mehdi Javaherizaerh
Sound Engineer:
Amir Nobakht
Writer:
Karim Nikoonazar
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