Painterly and Visceral Piece

Directed by: Kiarash Dadgar Written by: Kiarash Dadgar – Ali Narimani ‘Every frame a painting’ is a maxim that many film-makers have adhered to over the decades, and this director is no exception. Steak is a very painterly piece, rich in symbolism. The narrative is clear and simple: a child’s birthday party is interrupted in the most horrific way imaginable. The context, only ever seen from inside the house- a brilliant narrative choice- is war and political violence. From this premise of a…