Zalava

Zalava

A demon in a bottle exists or does not exist

2021 · 94 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Horror

In 1978, the inhabitants of Zalava, a small village in Iran, claim that there is a demon among them. While investigating the strange case, Massoud, a young police sergeant, crosses paths with an exorcist.

Directed by Arsalan Amiri · Written by Arsalan Amiri

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