# The Warden (2019)

> During a prison evacuation in Iran, a duty-bound major confronts a missing inmate, institutional secrecy, and personal loyalties.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/401503

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Director: Nima Javidi
- Cast: Navid Mohammadzadeh, Parinaz Izadyar, Setareh Pesyani, Mani Haghighi, Habib Rezaei, Atila Pesyani, Yadollah Shadmani, Ali Mardaneh
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8522820/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: claustrophobic, tense, austere, serious movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of loss and redemption unfolds within the confines of a prison about to close its doors forever.

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