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Cinema
An award-wining film by Mohsen Makhmalbaf who runs an ad in Tehran newspapers
indicating that he needs a few actors for his new movie. Several days later
few thousands young Iranian boys and girls show up for auditions. This
film portrays a unique side of Iranian society and the dreams and desires
of the young generation.
The
Peddler
(Dastforush)
Makhmalbaf's breakthrough film is a made of three short tales set among
the poor of Tehran in a shockingly forthright film by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Farsi with English subtitles.
Nun
o Goldun
Based on a true story of director Mohsen Makhmalbaf's life. Makhmalbaf
tries to recreate his assault against a policeman during the time of the
Shah. Meanwhile he shows how his philosophy on society and politics has
changed. Highly recommended.
The
Cyclist
(Baaysikelraan)
Mohsen Makhmalbaf's visually sophisticated film which deals with the
themes of man's exploitation of man and the inequities between rich and
poor. Farsi with English subtitles. |
Once
Upon a Time Cinema
(Nasseredin Actor-e Cinema)
A wonderful, fairy-tale like comedy set during the Qajar dynasty which
is a condensed history of Iranian cinema in general by the talented and
controversial Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Farsi with English subtitles.
Gabbeh
Richly poetic and vibrantly colorful parable set among nomadic Iranians
and around an allegorical storytelling carpet. With Shaghayegh Djodat,
Abbas Sayahi, Hossein Moharami, Roghieh Moharami. Written and directed
by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. In Farsi with English subtitles.
Arusi-ye
Khubaan
(Marriage of the Blessed)
One of Mohsen Makhmalbaf's best, "Arusi-ye Khubaan" tells
the story of shell-shocked Basiji volunteer soldier who feels the ideals
of the revolution have been betrayed. IN FARSI ONLY. |
