Ali Abbasi’s film "Holy Spider" tells the true story of a serial killer in the Iranian pilgrimage city of Mashhad. The fact that it gets bogged down at the end does not make it any less interesting. By Andreas Kilb
Ali Abbasi’s film "Holy Spider" tells the true story of a serial killer in the Iranian pilgrimage city of Mashhad. The fact that it gets bogged down at the end does not make it any less interesting. By Andreas Kilb
As winter trudges on, Vermonters may crave an exotic getaway. The Global Roots Film Festival offers a more affordable escape, bringing filmgoers to the far.
Film review: A cinematic swipe at the Iranian regime, Holy Spider displays the hypocrisy of life under a theocracy. Naturally controversial, the film nonetheless fleshes out elements of dissent which are gaining traction in Iran and the diaspora.