021

About This Movie

021 offers a gritty, immersive dive into the lives of the homeless and migrant workers in Tehran's bay area. The film's pacing feels deliberate as it unfolds, almost like a slow unraveling of untold stories. You get these raw glimpses into their daily struggles, capturing the stark reality with a kind of stark intimacy that feels both harsh and tender. The visuals are unrefined but powerful, and the practical effects of real life are more striking than any staged scene could offer. It’s this unvarnished truth that makes it stand out. The performances, if you can call them that, are just people living their reality, which somehow resonates on a deeper level. There’s a heavy atmosphere here, one that lingers long after the screen goes dark.

Unique perspective on social issuesRaw, unfiltered storytellingIntimate look at marginalized communities