Internetowa edycja 65. KFF
Surviving the Death Commitee
Sweden2025documentary85'Afterimage
One watches this film like a gripping thriller, and at times like a courtroom drama. An elaborate plot is unfolding before our eyes: different actions are taken to capture and try a man who was co-responsible for the massacre of thousands of Iranian political prisoners in the 1980s. Some of the prisoners were just teenagers at the time, many do not even have a grave. The man who managed to survive and the relatives of the victims, including the film director, who lives in exile in Sweden, join forces to ensure that justice is finally served. Will democratic procedures and an independent court of law suffice?
- directed by
- Nima Sarvestani
Nima Sarvestani is an Emmy award-winning director and producer with over 40 years of experience in documentary filmmaking for cinema and television. He began his career as a journalist in Iran, and since relocating to Sweden in 1984, he has focused exclusively on documentary storytelling. In 1992, he founded his own production company, Nimafilm Productions, through which he has produced a wide range of internationally acclaimed films. Sarvestani is known for tackling complex and challenging subjects—particularly related to human rights and social justice—and making them accessible and compelling for a broad audience. His work is deeply character-driven, creating a natural narrative flow and a strong emotional resonance. Among his notable works are: ‘The Evil Cycle’ (1998), ‘Naked and Wind’ (2002), ‘Dead Man’s Guest’ (2003), ‘Iranian Kidney Bargain Sale’ (2006), ‘On the Border of Desperation’ (2008), ‘I Was Worth 50 Sheep’ (2010), ‘No Burqas Behind Bars’ (2012), ‘Those Who Said No’ (2014), ‘Prison Sisters’ (2016), ‘Stronger Than a Bullet’ (2017), ‘Erik Forsgren’ (2018), and ‘Born to Struggle’ (2022), ‘Surviving the Death Committee’ (2025).
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