The Artifice

The Artifice

2009 · 7 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction

An experimental visual piece delving into concepts like afterlife and existence in an abstract but accessible way.

Directed by Misagh Alami · Written by Misagh Alami

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