Cannes 2026: Karim Lakzadeh's Baroque Fable of Iranian Night
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Iranian filmmaker Karim Lakzadeh presents "Living Twice, Dying Thrice," a baroque tale following three comic rogues who miraculously survive a coal mine disaster. The film blends humor with the surreal, offering a fantastical journey through the Iranian night. Lakzadeh's work is noted for its playful yet strange narrative, marking a distinctive entry in the festival lineup.
Key facts
- Film titled 'Living Twice, Dying Thrice'
- Directed by Karim Lakzadeh
- Screened at Cannes 2026
- Follows three Pieds nickelés (rogues) surviving a coal mine accident
- Described as a baroque fable blending comedy and strangeness
- Set against the Iranian night
- Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
- Date: May 21, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Karim Lakzadeh
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Le Monde
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Iran