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Salaam Cinema
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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.
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Once Upon a Time Cinema
(Nasseredin Actor-e Cinema)
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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.
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The Peddler
(Dastforush)
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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. |
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Gabbeh
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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.
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Nun o Goldun
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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.
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The Cyclist
(Baaysikelraan)
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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. |
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Arusi-ye Khubaan
(Marriage of the Blessed)
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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 |
