"The Hunter:" devastating tragedy strikes a parolee and, blaming police, he lashes out at them. As he flees

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into the mountains, he is caught; however, the chase disorients his capturers and they become hopelessly lost.
This is not a crime film, per se, but rather an exploration of several serious topics: what does society gain in continuing to punish a citizen who has served his sentence; in a society where the police regularly brutalize people, who are the true criminals; are individuals to be held responsible for the acts of the majority?
This is an Iranian film and shows the level of talent in their industry compares to any other: director and principal actor Rafi Pitts makes the inner fury and rage of Ali a palpable, white-hot reality.
This is a film that stands alongside, "The White Ribbon," and other recent great films.
Yes, it is a seething commentary on Iran (the censors must be either lenient or stupid), but it's as universally applicable as Kafka's, "The Castle."

An excellent NYT review. (Open in New Window)

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Topic - "The Hunter:" devastating tragedy strikes a parolee and, blaming police, he lashes out at them. As he flees - tinear 08:47:44 12/18/12 (0)

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