Fish and Cat

  • 134'
  • Iran
  • 2013
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.
Director
Shahram Mokri
Country of production
Iran
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
134'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Mahi va gorbeh
Language
Farsi
Producer
Sepehr Seifi
Production Company
Iran Novin Film
Sales
Iranian Independents
Screenplay
Shahram Mokri
Cinematography
Mahmoud Kalari
Production Design
Amir Esbati
Sound Design
Parviz Abnar
Music
Christophe Rezai
Cast
Abed Abest, Babak Karimi
Director
Shahram Mokri
Country of production
Iran
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
134'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Mahi va gorbeh
Language
Farsi
Producer
Sepehr Seifi
Production Company
Iran Novin Film
Sales
Iranian Independents
Screenplay
Shahram Mokri
Cinematography
Mahmoud Kalari
Production Design
Amir Esbati
Sound Design
Parviz Abnar
Music
Christophe Rezai
Cast
Abed Abest, Babak Karimi