Hidden within the line-ups of major film festivals are always a few surprises, a few outstanding discoveries that prove cinema is still evolving and growing in invigorating ways. I am happy to report that Boomerang from Iran is one of these discoveries from the 2024 Venice Film Festival line-up. It premiered in the 2024 Venice Days sidebar, also known as Giornate degli Autori which is the Venice Directors’ Fortnight section. Boomerang marks the feature directorial debut of the up-and-coming Iranian filmmaker Shahab Fotouhi, who studied art and has been working in the art scene for years before finally making the leap into making films. Boomerang is a vibrant Iranian film that is uplifting and smart and vividly shot, so many perfectly composed moments including one where the two of the kids kids climb up a tree on the road in Tehran while a cop car drives by. I adore this film so much I had to rewatch it twice just to get immersed in the vibes and the amazing score and the filmmaking all over again. This is the very fresh cinema I’m always searching for. // Continue Reading ›
