Eureka
2023 | 147 min | Sci-Fi & Fantaisie
EUREKA blends Western myth and social drama as a Lakota woman seeks meaning, memory and escape beyond a harsh present, where time bends open.
Rafi Pitts
ActorRafi Pitts is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his contributions to Iranian cinema. He gained international recognition with films such as "The Hunter" (2010) and "It's Winter" (2006), which have been acclaimed for their unique storytelling and visual style. Pitts has received several awards for his work, including the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Throughout his career, Pitts has explored themes of social and political issues in Iran, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.
Films
Summer Frost
2022 | 112 min | Drama
In a cold summer, 10 strangers connect, revealing dreams and fears in an impressionist tapestry of contemporary France's soul.
The Hunter
By Rafi Pitts
2010 | 92 min | Crime
Ali Alavi is a passionate hunter who was recently released from prison. His wife and daughter get shot during a demonstration. Despite his stigma as a former prisoner, he is given a job in Tehran as a night watchman. From now on he sees his wife Sara and daughter Saba only on weekends. When he comes home from work one day, he waits for Sara and Saba. But they do not appear. Finally he goes to the police and reports them missing. After a long wait he learns that Sara and Saba have been shot by police ...
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