Gabbeh (film)
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| Gabbeh | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster for Gabbeh | |
| Directed by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
| Written by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
| Produced by | Khalil Doroudchi |
| Starring | Shaghayeh Djodat |
| Cinematography | Mahmoud Kalari |
| Edited by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
| Music by | Hossein Alizadeh |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes[1] |
| Countries | Iran France[2] |
| Language | Persian |
Gabbeh (Persian: گبه) is a 1996 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.[2] The film was selected as the Iranian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][4]
The film derives its name from a type of Persian rug. It begins by showing an elderly couple, carrying their gabbeh, walking towards a river hoping to wash it. When the rug is spread upon the ground, a girl, referred to as Gabbeh, magically comes out of it. The film follows her story and the audience learn about her family, her uncle who is hoping to find a bride, and, most importantly, her longing for a young man she hopes to marry.
Cast
- Abbas Sayah as Uncle
- Shaghayeh Djodat as Gabbeh
- Hossein Moharami as Old Man
- Rogheih Moharami as Old Woman
- Parvaneh Ghalandari
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. Shortly after it was banned in Iran for being "subversive".[5]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of 20 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 7.3/10, earning it a "Fresh" score.[6]
