From accomplished Iranian-American female filmmaker Soudabeh Moradian comes the taut and wholly engrossing "Polaris," a movie that methodically weaves themes of war, immigration, and cultural acceptance into a singular and seamless triumph of storytelling.
"Polaris" introduces us to Baran (a compelling Alicja Bachleda), a young and psychologically battered immigrant journalist of half-Iranian, half-European descent. While battling her PTSD, Baran must shelter her considerable secrets from husband Poorya (Bahram Rahdan) to avoid a return to the Middle East.
Tonally and visually dark and presenting an immense depth, this is a beautifully designed and well-executed movie with elite actor performances from the top of the roster on down. While films built upon wartime themes have traditionally led to politically immersive messaging, "Polaris" instead lays bare the personal psychologies and intensely human issues those themes set into motion. This is a riveting film representative of expert filmmaking. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)
"Polaris" introduces us to Baran (a compelling Alicja Bachleda), a young and psychologically battered immigrant journalist of half-Iranian, half-European descent. While battling her PTSD, Baran must shelter her considerable secrets from husband Poorya (Bahram Rahdan) to avoid a return to the Middle East.
Tonally and visually dark and presenting an immense depth, this is a beautifully designed and well-executed movie with elite actor performances from the top of the roster on down. While films built upon wartime themes have traditionally led to politically immersive messaging, "Polaris" instead lays bare the personal psychologies and intensely human issues those themes set into motion. This is a riveting film representative of expert filmmaking. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)