Hit the Road
Directed by Panah Panahi
Hit the Road
Pantea Panahiha
Rayan Sarlak
Amin Simiar
Writer Panah Panahi
Panah Panahi, son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami, makes a striking feature debut with this charming, sharp-witted, and deeply moving comic drama. Hit the Road takes the tradition of the Iranian road-trip movie and adds unexpected twists and turns. It follows a family of four – two middle-aged parents and their sons, one a taciturn adult, the other a ebullient six-year-old – as they drive across the Iranian countryside. Over the course of the trip, they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown, and fuss over their sick dog. Unspoken tensions arise and the film builds emotional momentum as it slowly reveals the furtive purpose for their journey. The result is a humanist drama that offers an authentic, often comedic, and deeply sincere observation of an Iranian family preparing to part with one of their own.
Reviews
“A lovable and affecting crowd-pleaser with universal appeal and real potential to become a word-of-mouth hit.”
“Phenomenal! Thrillingly inventive, satisfyingly textured and infused with warmth and humanity, this is a triumph.”
“A breath of fresh air and a truly original work… contains more thrilling cinema than most other films at this year’s Cannes put together.”
“A stunningly assured road movie.“
“An intimate, frequently funny, poignant and deeply moving piece of work… damned near to being a masterpiece – if it isn’t simply one already.”
Awards
Winner: Best Film – BFI London Film Festival
Winner: GGA New Directors Prize – San Francisco Film Festival
Winner: Honorable Mention for Best Ensemble Cast – Philadelphia Film Festival
Winner: Honorable Mention to Amin Simiar – Fort Lauderdale Film Festival
Official Selection – Cannes Film Festival (Directors’ Fortnight)
Official Selection – New York Film Festival
Official Selection – AFI Fest
RT' @HDMOVIESOURCE': Grain detail is incredible. Black to white with Dolby Vision is superb. No issues with bit-depth whatsoever. Edge and ri…
RT' @Slant_Magazine': A deeply ironical rumination on the madness of war, Stanley Kubrick’s PATHS OF GLORY gets a superlative 4K transfer and…
RT' @Filmatique': Kind of crazy calling any Godard underrated but we saw these flipping to random moments of THE IMAGE BOOK and wow this real…
RT' @NastySilents': Pre-order your very own copy from' @KinoLorber' (and tell your library!!)' https://t.co/tbUAdLOvMd'
"Achingly beautiful and incredibly erotic." – Manuel Betancourt,' @Variety' Aly Muritiba’s PRIVATE DESERT 🌅 opens ne…' https://t.co/67YullSUka'
RT' @the4kCollectivE': First movie tonight. From Orion pictures, a Dodi Fayed - Jack Wiener production, Bill Conti score. Bryan Brown & Brian…
RT' @zeitgeistfilms': Love crime fiction + docs? Join us in NYC on Friday, Sept 2nd at' @filmforumnyc' for opening night Q&A with LOVING HIGHSM…
RT' @WashBlade': New doc illuminates Patricia Highsmith’s life and work' https://t.co/JkJL2k9hcj'
Today is the last day to catch BLOOM UP: A SWINGER COUPLE STORY at' @QuadCinema' in NYC! Opening Friday in LA at…' https://t.co/yvqq5qgGPk'
Rip Torn gives one of his best performances in COMING APART as a psychiatrist filming his own breakdown, anticipati…' https://t.co/or6DBgtL4z'
General Inquiries
333 W. 39th St., Ste. 503
New York, NY 10018
Tel. (800) 562-3330
Fax. (212) 714-0871
Press & Media
For publicity assistance and press inquiries please contact us by emailing dninh@kinolorber.com or calling 212-629-6880.
Educational
Please visit our educational site at www.KinoLorberEDU.com
For assistance with educational orders, please contact us at:
Phone:212-629-6880
Fax: 212-714-0871
Email: edu@kinolorber.com