Rouzbeh Rashidi · Feature Films
Hades of Limbo (2012)
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TitleHades of Limbo
A film byRouzbeh Rashidi
Year2012
Country of productionIreland & Iran
GenreExperimental, Arthouse Film, Independent Film
FormatFull HD
LanguageNone
Duration81 Minutes
ProductionExperimental Film Society & Stutter Film
Funding bodiesSelf-funded
Synopsis
Presenting a stark and enigmatic depiction of life in modern-day Iran, this film consciously chooses to sidestep overt social commentary. Instead, it prioritizes an intensely personal perspective of lives trapped under invisible constraints. Directed remotely from Ireland over the Internet by Rouzbeh Rashidi, the production process of Hades of Limbo echoes the sense of alienation it encapsulates. The remote direction underscores the thematic estrangement and adds an intriguing layer to the film's creation, making it even more mysterious.
Credits
Cast: Hamid Shams Javi, Mahdi Safarali, Lena Khaghani & Mehdi Shafeie
Music: Dentistry
Also collected in Edition I — The Feature Films and Edition III — The Complete Works — the whole body of work, in one.