No Bears (2023)
No Bears
”Two love stories face insurmountable obstacles of superstition and power.”
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The acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi was arrested prior to the release of his latest movie, 'Without Bears', at the Venice Film Festival in 2022. He spent seven months in jail and was placed under house arrest after going on a hunger strike. The film portrays two parallel love stories, permeated by hidden and inevitable obstacles, the force of superstition, and the mechanics of power. With a sensitive and deeply human approach, "Without Bears" is a movie that constantly challenges the boundaries of cinema and brings important reflections on life and love.
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Two parallel love stories in which the partners are thwarted by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of superstition, and the mechanics of power.
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