Orca
Watch TrailerElham is a young, divorced Iranian woman. Seeking to find herself after a near-fatal beating by her husband, she finds solace and salvation in the water and soon makes her mark as a formidable endurance swimmer. In the fight of her life, Elham faces political, religious, and personal obstacles in search of her goal: the Guinness World Record for swimming the longest distance with hands bound.
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| Original Title | اورکا |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Iran, Qatar |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Sahar Mosayebi |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a powerful visual allegory, contrasting the oppressive weight of societal norms with the liberating fluidity of water. Director Shirin Neshat explores the protagonist's trauma and resilience through a physical ordeal that becomes a deeply spiritual journey, relying on evocative imagery rather than dialogue to convey the struggle for autonomy.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of quiet triumph. The record attempt transcends sport, becoming a mesmerizing meditation on the human will to break bonds, both literal and metaphorical. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sahar Mosayebi
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Watch undisturbed, allowing the film's immersive, aquatic rhythm to pull you into its current.
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