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.

This movie fires on all cylinders! It was CRAZY! Ahmed Qeshmi played his role with enthusiasm but Mama Feza is...well.. Mama Feza! It's definitely a Friday night flick

Great cast, acting and directing. Loved it, very entertaining.

This was special! Director Giulio Squillacciotti and his crew have crafted a beautiful looking film.

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.

This movie was just really good, there's no other way to put it.

Awesome job on producing the movie. Very intense! Kept me on edge.

One minute I thought I knew what was going to be the outcome... then it switches. it has a very creative plot I could see developing.