Burqa

A slow-burning, eerie political thriller that feels like a dark, surreal dream where power is slowly undone by mystery.

Directed by

Marco Pavone

Genres

Animation, Thriller

Starring

Mauro Gravina, Antonella Giannini, Mino Caprio

Overview

Alan Burlesque is a government leader with seemingly unlimited power. His life is divided between politics, business, and sex. Nothing seems capable of undermining the solidity of his kingdom, and all his enemies are destined to mysteriously disappear. All except one! In fact, despite his enormous strength, Alan is powerless against a mysterious and shadowy woman in a burqa, who slowly enters his life, dangerously threatening him. Who really is this woman with seemingly supernatural powers? And what does she really want from Alan?

How it feels

Dark, tense, eerie and satirical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, corruption, mystery, obsession

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

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

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