Italiano

A taut, claustrophobic short that turns a border crossing into a quiet war of nerves and longing.

Directed by

Mehdi Davachi

Starring

Baset Rezaei, Kourosh Daneshvar, Mohammad Khaleghi

Overview

Two gay partners bound by a forbidden love in Iran decide to illegally migrate to Italy. To cross the border, they must negotiate with a fiercely homophobic smuggler, turning their escape into a high-stakes confrontation. As pressures mount, one of them begins to doubt if he truly wants to leave his homeland behind.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, freedom, identity, sexuality

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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