The Last Step by Ali Mosaffa (Iran, 2012, 88 min.). This captivating drama lyrically weaves together a murder mystery, the past and present, and a love triangle. Leili’s (Leila Hatami) successful acting career puts a strain on her marriage to Koshrow (Ali Mosaffa). When Koshrow dies unexpectedly, the film untangles the potential reasons behind their troubled marriage and his mysterious death. “Finely acted and crisply shot . . . this is yet another reminder that Iran is awash with world-class film-makers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Winner of Best Actress and the International Critics’ Prize at the 2012 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.