Slaughter (Besmel)

About This Movie

So, 'Slaughter' is quite the intriguing piece. It's this experimental short that really plays with the archival footage from the Iranian Revolution in '79. The way it weaves the ritual of animal sacrifice—'Besmel'—into this narrative is something else. It’s not just about the visuals, but also the atmosphere it creates, almost haunting. The pacing feels deliberate, almost meditative, which allows you to really soak in the weight of the themes. You get a sense of a nation caught between past and present, and it's all very metaphorical. There's a raw, almost visceral quality to the practical effects too, which sets it apart. Definitely a film that lingers long after it’s ended, making you ponder.

Experimental narrative styleExplores profound themesHeavy use of archival footage