The directorial debut of screenwriter Hossein Amini is an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel The Two Faces of January. We sat down with Amini during Sydney Film Festival to talk screenwriting and mythology.
The Two Faces of January
A throwback to psychological thrillers like North By Northwest and Chinatown, Hossein Amini’s eagerly awaited directorial debut is the perfect vehicle for him to display his command over on-screen narratives.
SFF announces full line-up including a killer Official Competition
Festival director Nashen Moodley announced the official competition today and it’s as diverse as ever, with four Australian films screening out of the twleve in the running. Also screening are some great retrospectives and an engaging section on Chinese cinema.