The film tells the tale of Ali, recently released from prison, who makes the most of his return, amidst much talk of the upcoming elections and promises of change.
To escape the stress of urban living, Ali retreats to his favourite pastime of hunting in the secluded forest north of town. Tragedy strikes, though, when Ali’s wife Sara is accidentally killed in a police shoot-out with demonstrators.
After a long and frustrating experience at the police station, Ali’s own search for his missing 6-year-old daughter ends in horror and pushes him over the edge, in broad daylight, and overlooking the busy policemen.
After a high-speed car chase outside of town, Ali flees into the northern forest where he is captured by two police officers. Ali is resigned to his fate, and watches quietly as the arguing policemen lose their way in the woods. Situations complicate, and the line between hunter and hunted becomes difficult to define…
Film: The Hunter
Release date: 28th February 2011
Certificate: 15
Running time: 92 mins
Director: Rafi Pitts
Starring: Rafi Pitts, Mitra Hajjar, All Nicksaulat, Hassan Ghalenoi
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Studio: Artificial Eye
Format: DVD
Country: Iran/Germany
DVD Special Features:
• Interview with director Rafi Pitts
• Theatrical trailer
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