
The Warden
Is prison where one can be hidden?!
Directed by Nima Javidi
A morally complex prison drama set in 1967 Iran that uses institutional upheaval and hidden secrets to explore confinement, power, and the mysteries people carry within themselves.
In 1967, an old prisoner in southern Iran is being evacuated because of the proximity to the city's new airport. The head of the prison, Major Nemat Jahed, and his agents are busy transferring prisoners to the new prison, until ...
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Questions people ask
Is The Warden sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does The Warden end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Warden scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Warden easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Warden violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Warden
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Warden
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Warden, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Warden, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Warden, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































