Universal Language

Универсальный язык
An absurdist triptych of seemingly unconnected stories finds a mysterious point of intersection in this tale set somewhere between Winnipeg and Tehran.
2024, Canada, 89 min., 18+
Director:
Matthew Rankin
Cast:
Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi, Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Mani Soleymanlou
Genre:
comedy, drama
Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival - Directors' Fortnight (Audience Award)
Hamburg Film Festival - Arthouse Cinema Award
Melbourne International Film Festival - Bright Horizons Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival - participation
Stockholm Film Festival - Best Director
Thessaloniki Film Festival - Golden Alexander
Toronto International Film Festival - Best Canadian Discovery Award
Vancouver International Film Festival - Best Canadian Feature Film
Viennale - FIPRESCI Prize (Best Film)
Pingyao International Film Festival - People's Choice Award

16 wins & 15 nominations total 

Currently on screen