Bag of Rice

  • Iran Kiseye Berendj
Drama / Family
Iran / Japan, 1997, 80 min

Directed by:

Mohammad Ali Talebi

Cinematography:

Farhad Saba

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When a small child and her elderly neighbor go on a search for a bag of rice, their seemingly modest trip turns into a touching journey through the streets of Tehran. An astonishing and unrivaled piece of Iranian cinematography reminiscent of works of masters such as Abbas Kiarostami, Bag of Rice is a unique and charming masterpiece that reminds us of the essential craft that makes great cinema. (ÍRÁN:CI Film Festival)

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