Cannes ACID Doc ‘Into the Jaws of the Ogre,’ With Footage Shot in Iran Under Censorship, Lands at Rediance (EXCLUSIVE)

• What’s Inside:
• A new doc heading to Cannes
• Filmed in Iran under tough conditions
• A sister-brother story

We just saw some super exciting news about a movie that’s going to be at the Cannes Film Festival. It’s called “Into the Jaws of the Ogre.”

This is the first big movie from a director named Mahsa Karampour. She’s Iranian-French. And guess what? The film was shot in Iran, where things can be tricky with what you can show. That makes it even more special.

The story is really personal. It’s about Mahsa reuniting with her brother, Siâvash. He used to be a singer in Iran. We can only imagine the raw emotion and powerful visuals this film might have. The whole vibe feels like it’s going to be deeply honest and maybe a little bit poetic.

Now, the good news for this film getting out there: a Beijing-based company called Rediance has picked it up for international sales. So, more people around the world will get to see it.

Our Take

We’re always thrilled to see films that push boundaries and tell important stories, especially when they overcome challenges like censorship. It’s inspiring that Rediance is bringing “Into the Jaws of the Ogre” to a global audience. We love stories about family and resilience!