Iran,
2007, 81 min
Directed by:
Hana MakhmalbafScreenplay:
Marzieh MeshkiniComposer:
Tolibhon ShakhidiPlots(1)
Amidst the wreckage beneath the ruined statue of the Buddha, thousands of families struggle to survive. Baktay, a six-year-old Afghan girl is challenged to go to school by her neighbour's son who reads in front of their cave. Having found the money to buy a precious notebook, and taking her mother's lipstick for a pencil, Baktay sets out. On her way, she is harassed by boys playing games that mimic the terrible violence they have witnessed, that has always surrounded them. The boys want to stone the little girl, to blow her up as the Taliban blew up the Buddha, to shoot her like Americans. Will Baktay be able to escape these violent war games and reach the school? (Wild Bunch Distribution)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2008 - Hana Makhmalbaf (Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film (Kplus))
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2007 - Hana Makhmalbaf (Special Jury Prize)
- 2007 - Hana Makhmalbaf (RTVE-Another Look Award)
- 2007 - Hana Makhmalbaf (Golden Shell for Best Film)