@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A Cooler Climate
In 1960, acclaimed filmmaker James Ivory traveled to Afghanistan to shoot scenes for a documentary that was never completed. In 2022, he decided to revisit this unique footage, which takes him back to his adventurous youth.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
3
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1h 13m
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Key Crew
DirectorJames Ivory
WriterJames Ivory
CinematographyJames Ivory
ComposerAlexandre Desplat
EditorJulien Blanche
Production DesignFanny Mouchès
Produced by
The Bureau
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
James Ivory
Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)
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Umar Aftab
Babur (voice)
Giles Gardner
E. M. Forster (voice)
Ismail Merchant
Self - Film Producer (archive footage)
