Cause of Death Unknown

Thursday, February 6, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

A van with seven passengers journeys through the barren Lut Desert when a grim situation unfolds: one of their fellow

travelers has died. With no access to a medical professional to issue an official death certificate, emergency services

refuse to send an ambulance. As darkness falls, the chance of locating a doctor becomes increasingly remote. Left

with few options, the group debates driving to the nearest police patrol for assistance. But before they can act, they

search the deceased’s belongings for identification or contact details, uncovering a startling discovery that intensifies

their crisis.

Shanghai International Film Festival 2023; Nominee 2023
Shanghai International Film Festival; Nominee 2023 , Best Film

Screening as part of Iranian Film Festival New York 2025

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  • Country Iran
  • Language Persian with English subtitles
  • Year 2023
  • Running Time 104 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Director Ali Zarnegar
  • Cast Banipal Shoomoon, Alireza Sani Far, Neda Jebreili
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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