Showcast: Art, Redemption and Resistence in Iran w/ Farhad Delaram (2023 SSIFF)

TFV's Matt Micucci continues his exclusive coverage of the 2023 San Sebastián International Film Festival, sharing a conversation about one of the gems from its New Directors section. "Achilles" is the brainchild of Crystal Bear-winning Iranian director Farhad Delaram. Inspired by autobiographical events, Achilles tells the story of a young filmmakers in the throes of a personal crisis who forms a bond with a mental patient with a mysterious past. The two take to the road and their short trip becomes a profound journey of self-discovery. In this conversation, Delaram shares some of the challenges, including personal struggles, that he overcame to make "Achilles," and reflects on his path to this moment, post-Berlinale success and the crisis that shaped his artistry. (Featured photo: Visit Films)