Kasra Rassoulzadegan

Kasra Rassoulzadegan’s filmography kind of reads like a playlist for anyone who’s into moody drama and a bit of edge. The Royal Hotel (2023) is one of those flicks that sticks to your ribs. Set in the middle of nowhere—think dust, isolation, and a bar that’s seen better days—you’ve got two backpackers who end up way, way over their heads. The tension just builds and builds, and you can feel every awkward glare and weird moment like you’re in the room with them. It’s not just about booze and brawls, though. There’s this undercurrent, this sense that something’s off, and Rassoulzadegan’s touch adds even more grit to the whole mess. The King (2019) is a whole different beast, but Rassoulzadegan’s style still cuts through. Here, you’re hurled back to muddy battlefields and political scheming, all with a young prince who’s basically forced to grow up way too fast. The movie doesn’t bother sugarcoating any of it—betrayals, brutality, and the weight of a crown that nobody really wants. Rassoulzadegan’s involvement brings a raw realism, kind of grounding all the royal drama in something that feels way more human. Then, there’s The Power of the Dog (2021). This one, honestly, sneaks up on you. It’s quiet at first, all wide-open spaces and slow-burn tension, but before you know it, you’re wrapped up in these toxic relationships and secrets that just keep piling up. Rassoulzadegan’s contributions help push the unease to the surface, giving the film this unpredictable energy. Across all these films, there’s a thread: nothing’s simple, and every character’s got something brewing under the surface.