Death and the Judge

2018 • 53 minutes

About this movie

In Iran, a notorious criminal judge has sentenced around 4,500 people to death, more than any other judge in the country’s history. This powerful documentary offers unique access into the professional and private lives of Iran's most feared legal official. It constructs an intimate yet chilling portrait of a man who spends his days confronting decisions about life and death, both in the court room and in the course of his own life.