‘Zalava’ Review: Scientific Beliefs Clash With Superstition


Although this is a relatively low-budget film, the tech credits impress. When the sergeant drives between his garrison headquarters and Zalava, the camera’s view of the winding, mountainous roads resembles something from a Kiarostami film. Yet DP Mohammad Rasouli also knows how to build a good jump scare. Meanwhile, the cutting by Emad Khodabaksh and atmospheric score by Ramin Kousha maintain tension throughout.

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September 15, 2021 | 6:23 pm