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Holy Spider
2022
Ali Abbasi
2022·
Germany, 
Denmark, 
France, 
Sweden, 
JO, 
Italy
Germany, Denmark, France, Sweden, JO, ItalyAward tierSilver
Metascore
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
Cast
Zar Amir Ebrahimi·Mehdi Bajestani·Diana Al Hussen·Soraya Helli
Producers
Ali Abbasi·Zar Amir Ebrahimi·Johnny Andersen·Aseel Abu Ayyash·Alexander Bohr
Languages
PersianMajor Awards
1 win · 2 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actress
Cannes Film Festival (2022)
Best Actress
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Nominations (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (2022)
Palme d'Or
Ali Abbasi
Best Picture
European Film Awards (2022)
European Film
Sol BondyJacob JarekAli Abbasi