Farhang Foundation is proud to partner
with the Newport Beach Film Festival
in presenting all the Iranian films
at the 2022 festival

HOLY SPIDER

"ANKABOOT MOGHADDAS"

A Film By Ali Abbasi

– Based on true events –

Premieres Tuesday, October 18 - 8:00 PM

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

"A raw portrait of the horrific world...in a country where women's lives are worthless."
El Pais

"Profoundly compelling, expertly made, and quite intentionally horrifying."
Daily Telegraph

"Holy Spider is equal parts gripping and disturbing"
Hollywood Reporter

"It seems almost too horrific to believe (and to watch) but it’s based on a true story..."
Toronto Star

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.