Under the Shadow
زیر سایه
“Fear will find you.”
Synopsis
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-11
Top Cast
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Narges Rashidi
Shideh
Avin Manshadi
Dorsa
Bobby Naderi
Iraj
Ray Haratian
Mr. Ebrahimi
Hamid Djavadan
Mr. Fakur
Bijan Daneshmand
Director
Behi Djanati Atai
Pargol
Aram Ghasemy
Mrs. Ebrahimi
Soussan Farrokhnia
Mrs. Fakur
Arash Marandi
Dr. Reza
Nabil Koni
Mr. Bijari
Sajjad Delafrooz
Secretary
Houshang Ranjbar
Police Officer
Amir Ranjbar
Young Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Babak Anvari
- Screenplay & Story
- Babak Anvari
- Original Score
- Gavin Cullen, Will McGillivray
- Original Title
- زیر سایه
- Country of Origin
- Jordan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Wigwam Films, Creativity Capital, MENA Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Babak Anvari
Babak Anvari
Gavin Cullen, Will McGillivray
Kit Fraser
Christopher Barwell
Emily Leo, Oliver Roskill, Lucan Toh
Department Leadership Roster
Babak Anvari
Director
Babak Anvari
Writer
Christopher Barwell
Editor
Emily Leo
Producer
Oliver Roskill
Producer
Lucan Toh
Producer
Nasser Zoubi
Production Design
Phaedra Dahdaleh
Costume Design
Duncan McWilliam
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kit Fraser
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Shadow
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What is Under the Shadow about?
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Who directed Under the Shadow?
Under the Shadow was directed by Babak Anvari.
Who stars in Under the Shadow?
The principal cast of Under the Shadow includes Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian, Hamid Djavadan.
When was Under the Shadow released and how long is it?
Under the Shadow was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Shadow was composed by Gavin Cullen, Will McGillivray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Shadow?
Under the Shadow holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).