THERE IS NO EVIL

There is no Evil is a prime example of a movie that uses small-scale drama to give insight in themes that touch all of humanity.

The winner of the Golden Bear at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival, There is no Evil can best be described as an executioner's tale in four chapters. Consisting of four separate short films, linked by a common theme, the picture paints a compelling portrait of modern-day Iran and how the continued use of the death penalty impacts families in small and big ways.

As in most compendium films not every chapter is equally strong, but with an opening act that packs a real emotional punch and a finale that'll have you combing your mind for all the hidden connections between the stories, There is no Evil never gives you a chance to nit-pick the lesser charms of the middle segments.

Impeccably acted throughout, beautifully lensed and choosing intriguing arenas that range from the bustling Teheran streets to the eery calmness of the surrounding mountains, There is no Evil is a prime example of a movie that uses small-scale drama to give insight in themes that touch all of humanity.

If the film is playing in a theatre near you, go and see it. You will not be disappointed.

release: 2021

director: Baran Rasoulof

starring: Kaveh Ahangar, Alireza Zareparast, Salar Khamseh, Kaveh Ebrahim