Critical Zone
منطقه بحرانی
Synopsis
Amir leads a lonely life. With his dog for sole company, he drives through the underworld of Tehran, dealing drugs of all kinds and healing troubled souls like a modern prophet. He navigates the city streets aimlessly, following the directions of his GPS while getting high to escape a town with no future. And yet, in his wandering he will find the seed of resistance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Ahmadzadeh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Ahmadzadeh
- Original Title
- منطقه بحرانی
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- counterintuitive film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Ahmadzadeh
Ali Ahmadzadeh
Abbas Rahimi
Ashkan Mehri, Ali Ahmadzadeh
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Ahmadzadeh
Writer
Ashkan Mehri
Editor
Abbas Rahimi
Director of Photography
Ali Ahmadzadeh
Editor
Ali Ahmadzadeh
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Drug Consumption • Language
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Frequently Asked Questions About Critical Zone
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What is Critical Zone about?
Amir leads a lonely life. With his dog for sole company, he drives through the underworld of Tehran, dealing drugs of all kinds and healing troubled souls like a modern prophet. He navigates the city streets aimlessly, following the directions of his GPS while getting high to escape a town with no future. And yet, in his wandering he will find the seed of resistance.
Who directed Critical Zone?
Critical Zone was directed by Ali Ahmadzadeh.
Who stars in Critical Zone?
The principal cast of Critical Zone includes Amir Pousti, Shirin Abedinirad, Maryam Sadeghiyan, Alireza Keymanesh, Saghar Saharkhiz.
When was Critical Zone released and how long is it?
Critical Zone was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Critical Zone?
Critical Zone holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).