Farhang Foundation is proud to present

HOLY SPIDER

"ANKABOOT MOGHADDAS"

A Film By Ali Abbasi

– Based on true events –

Preview Screenings

October 29 - 7:00 PM

Laemmle Town Center 5

October 30 - 4:00 PM

Laemmle Royal

Both screenings are followed by a special Q&A with
Director Ali Abbasi and Actress Zar Amir-Ebrahimi (in-Person)

Starring:
Zar Amir-Ebrahimi - Winner Best Actress, Cannes Film Festival 2022
Mehdi Bajestani
Arash Ashtiani

"A raw portrait of women's lives"

El Pais

“SENSATIONAL IN-YOUR-FACE STORYTELLING”

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“THE BEST MOVIE I’VE SEEN THIS YEAR”

VARIETY

“ZAR AMIR EBRAHIMI IS TERRIFIC”

TIME OUT

“IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET”

THE WRAP

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called “Spider Killer”, who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.