Underplayed Gems

Living Twice, Dying Thrice (2026)

Living Twice, Dying Thrice poster
Directed by
Karim Lakzadeh
Country
Iran
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This Iranian comedy-drama is about a person who reflects on their life and the multiple symbolic deaths they have experienced. The story explores what it means to start over and the weight of past choices.

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What happens

Dobaar zistan, seh baar mardan (دوبار زیستن، سه بار مردن, litt. « Vivre deux fois, mourir trois fois »), aussi connu sous sa traduction anglaise Living Twice, Dying Thrice, est une comédie dramatique iranienne réalisée par Karim Lakzadeh, sortie en 2026. Le film est en compétition dans la programmation ACID du Festival de Cannes 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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