Abdolreza Kahani’s latest feature “Mortician” has been officially selected for the Golden Anchor Competition at the 41st Haifa International Film Festival.
The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in August 2025, where it was awarded the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, a recognition voted for by audiences. Shot entirely on an iPhone in what Kahani describes as a form of single-person cinema, Mortician continues to challenge traditional filmmaking structures with its stripped-down, intimate approach.
Set in the wintry landscapes of Canada, the story follows the encounter between an Iranian mortician and a dissident singer, forcing both to confront questions of faith, protest, and the fragile burden of exile.
With its bold minimalism and uncompromising tone, Mortician is poised to make a strong impact at Haifa as it continues its international festival journey.
