

“An Epistolary Love Affair”
An epistolary feature film: a cinematic discourse between a British director Mark Cousins, and an Iranian actress and director Mania Akbari which extends the concept of "essay film" with startling confrontations in the arenas of cultural issues, gender politics and differing artistic sensibilities. A unique journey into the minds of two exceptional filmmakers which becomes a love affair on film.

Mania Akbari
Self
Lead
Mark Cousins
Self
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mark Cousins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Life May Be is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”