Chess of the Wind (1976)
Janus Film | Release Date: October 29, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
94
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
RogerEbert.comGodfrey CheshireOct 29, 2021
Even measured against the Iranian and international cinematic treasures of the ‘70s, Aslani’s vision is still breathtakingly distinctive, an incisively devastating social critique embedded in a complex tale of intrigue, greed, oppression, and murder. The film is also, and perhaps most strikingly, a stylistic tour de force. Read full review
91
The Film StageGlenn Heath Jr.Oct 29, 2021
Chess of the Wind is a shining example of how familiar genres and tones can meld together to form something that feels brand new. Read full review
90
The New York TimesGlenn KennyOct 29, 2021
Aslani pulls story threads together with an elegant moving camera that doesn’t immediately give up all the secrets a scene may contain. Read full review
88
Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsDec 2, 2021
It’s somewhat challenging and methodical in its pacing, but if you respond to it — as I did — this ghost from Iran’s 1970s New Wave is a reason to give thanks. Read full review
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