Project Detail

Minevissam (I am writing)

Synopsis

Minevissam maps the journeys of various characters, whose pasts continue to echo through other times and places. As they search for better words and worlds, a poet, a painter and an owl attempt to translate their tales for and with each other.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
18 min
Format
16mm / Super8
Director
Niki Kohandel
Producer
Niki Kohandel
Executive Producer
Niki Kohandel
Editor
Niki Kohandel
Screenwriter
Niki Kohandel, Mitra Rezaei
Director of Photography
Niki Kohandel; Additional Camera: Nia Fekri, Amadou Barry; Camera Assistant: Sarah Meertens, Marie-Hélène Le Ny
Sound
Niki Kohandel
Composer
Hal Lewis, Mina Azar
Principal cast
Sanam Monteiro, Leïla Monteiro
Scanning and Projection Technician
Andrew Northrop

Production Status

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