Saeed (1991)
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Canada
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
An Iranian refugee struggles to adjust to life in Canada. The film shows his everyday challenges with cultural difference and isolation.
reflectiveearnestrestrainedquietly poignantgroundedlow-keyobservantsubdued
What happens
Saeed is a Canadian dramatic short film, directed by Mehra Meh and released in 1991. The film centres on the difficulties faced by an Iranian refugee as he tries to integrate into Canadian society. The film won the Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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