Fish and Cat

Inspired by a news report on a restaurant in the boondocks that served human flesh, Fish and Cat could easily have become a run-of-the-mill horror. Luckily, the film – which was shot in a single take – refrains from graphic violence, slowly creating tension through the suggestion of terrible events.
A group of friends prepare for an annual kite contest in a remote area. They’re camping by a lake and there is only one restaurant for miles around, though the owner’s a bit odd…
The film ingeniously exploits the limitations of shooting in a single take with the camera alternating between leads and the various non-linear storylines. Fish and Cat is Shahram Mokri’s own twist on American genre conventions with a generous shot of humour. The horror soundtrack in particular makes the film unexpectedly exciting. Venice prize winner.

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