Archipelago

Archipelago is a journey through ancient myths, exorcism rituals, sounds and spirits. In the south of Iran, on a group of islands of the Persian Gulf, humans and spirits coexist since centuries. The culture and traditions of these Islands are the result of the encounters between Africa, the Arab Countries and Iran, generating a unique system of syncretic beliefs. Spirits of different heritages and origins, called Bad, the Persian word for wind, moving through the air, take possession of the islanders bodies and can only be quieted through a music ceremony called the Zar Ritual. Thanks to an unprecedented access given to foreign film makers, the Film showcases stories and landscapes of the islanders daily life within the frame of the Rituals, giving, through pounding drum rhythms and wailing vocal chorus, a rare and unexpected glimpse of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Not for the uneducated viewer. the cast is beautiful! Ashraf Zarnegari does a very good job making us love his. Mama Feza was a character i loved and surprised me how well he acted in his role.

Loved it! Busting to go to the loo (far too much Diet Coke)! but didn't want to miss a minute of this cracker of sparky and sparkly joyous romp.

Seriously a great movie! Great Documentary that can be watched over and over again! Always funny!

Without giving away too much, Ahmed Qeshmi just kills it. He is one class actor. The impressions his portrayal gives us is that he was born to play this role!

OMG!!! This movie cannot be simply described in words. Go see this movie guys. Your mind will be blown. I've already seen this movie and looking forward to see it again.

Amazing exercise of stunning colour, isn't just a Documentary, it's a accomplishment, and is by far this year's best film.

A good movie with a good storyline. All the actors were outstanding in their roles.

Was not expecting it to be SO GOOD! This has seriously become my favorite movie to date.

Great movie with great actors.

One of the best movies in the last 20 years!