International Competition
The Things You Kill
Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener into executing a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As long-buried family secrets resurface and the police tighten their noose, doubts begin to erode his conscience. Ali has no choice but to look into the abyss of his own soul.
| Start | End | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 21:00:00 | 2025-11-17 21:00 | Opera House - Grand Hall |
| 2025-11-18 12:00:00 | 2025-11-18 12:00 | Zamalek Cinema 1 |
| 2025-11-20 12:00:00 | 2025-11-20 12:00 | Tahrir Cultural Center - Ewart Hall |
Film Details
Director: Alireza Khatami
Countries: Türkiye, Canada, France, Poland
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Runtime:
Color: Color
Alireza Khatami
He is an award-winning writer, director, and producer based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in southeast Iran, he draws from the rich oral storytelling traditions of his heritage, crafting a unique style that blends magical realism with sharp social commentary. His films Oblivion Verses and Terrestrial Verses premiered at Venice and Cannes, winning top awards.
Additional Information
Contacts:
Writers: Alireza Khatami
Cast: Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, Ercan Kesal
Production Company:
Producer: Mariusz Włodarski, Cyriac Auriol, Michael Solomon, Elisa Sepulveda-Ruddoff, Alireza Khatami
Editor: Selda Taşkın, Alireza Khatami
Cinematographer: Bartosz Świniarski