From its opening moments, an Orwelleian gloom envelopes Iranian director Farhad Delaram’s debut feature Achilles. The prying forces of an authoritarian government are unseen yet omniscient. And jeopardy of liberty and life looms over everyday activities. In the wake of the ongoing Mahsa Amini protests that have engulfed Iran for a year now, Achilles is
18/09/2023 - Farhad Delaram's feature debut emerges as an evocative narrative, blending a realistic portrayal of oppression with an introspective journey of resistance
TIFF: Farhad Delaram's debut feature is an ode to the filmmakers who keep pursuing their craft despite insurmountable opposition from their governments.