Gabbeh | |
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Directed by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
Written by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
Produced by | Khalil Daroudchi |
Starring | Shaghayeh Djodat |
Cinematography | Mahmoud Kalari |
Edited by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
Music by | Hossein Alizadeh |
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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.
The film had its world premiere at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. Shortly after was banned in Iran for being "subversive". [5]
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]