A very intriguing Iranian film, Mourning is set almost exclusively in a car as an aunt and uncle discuss the death of their nephew's parents in sign language while he sits in the back seat as they drive to Tehran through the mountains. Incredibly intimate, it has an engrossing script and gripping naturalistic dialogue. It also has gorgeous cinematography of a country that is probably a mystery to most Americans. I enjoyed the way the camera sometimes deliberately obscured some of the action to create an even more voyeuristic feeling. I watched Mourning at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Here's a trailer:
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