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Gabbeh (film)
1996 film by Mohsen Makhmalbaf From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Plot
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.
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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]
Awards
- Best Director and Special Critics Award, Sitges Film Festival, 1996
- Silver Screen Award, Singapore International Film Festival
- Best Artistic Contribution Award, Tokyo International Film Festival
- One of 10 selected films by critics – Times (USA) 1996.[1]
References
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