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    Mohsen Makhmalbaf

    Salaam 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.

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