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Bemani = بمانی
directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Mohammad Habibian, fl. 2002, Masoumeh Bakhshi, fl. 2002 and Neda Aghaei, fl. 2002 (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 34 mins
The plight of Iranian women is detailed in this harrowing drama from Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Attempting to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, a desperate young woman follows the example of her friend and opts for self-immolation. Bemani made its theatrical debut at the 2002 Cannes Film Fe...
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directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Mohammad Habibian, fl. 2002, Masoumeh Bakhshi, fl. 2002 and Neda Aghaei, fl. 2002 (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 34 mins
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The plight of Iranian women is detailed in this harrowing drama from Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Attempting to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, a desperate young woman follows the example of her friend and opts for self-immolation. Bemani made its theatrical debut at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
Date Written / Recorded
2011-02-22
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Mohammad Habibian, fl. 2002, Masoumeh Bakhshi, fl. 2002, Neda Aghaei, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-, Mohammad Habibian, fl. 2002, Masoumeh Bakhshi, fl. 2002, Neda Aghaei, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Suicides, Arranged marriages
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Used by permission of Dariush Mehrjui.
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The Mix
directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, 1955-, Negar Forozandeh, fl. 2000-2011 and Khosro Shakibai, 1944-2008 (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 26 mins
There are just three days left until the commencement of the Fajr International Film Festival. Everyone, including the filmmaking crew, are doing their best to get the film ready for showing at the Festival, but there are many issues and endless problems along the way to confront. Festivals: Fajr Film Festival.
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directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, 1955-, Negar Forozandeh, fl. 2000-2011 and Khosro Shakibai, 1944-2008 (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
There are just three days left until the commencement of the Fajr International Film Festival. Everyone, including the filmmaking crew, are doing their best to get the film ready for showing at the Festival, but there are many issues and endless problems along the way to confront. Festivals: Fajr Film Festival.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-04-13
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, 1955-, Negar Forozandeh, fl. 2000-2011, Khosro Shakibai, 1944-2008
Author / Creator
Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-, Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, 1955-, Negar Forozandeh, fl. 2000-2011, Khosro Shakibai, 1944-2008
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 Used by permission of Dariush Mehrjui.
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مهمان مامان
directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Amin Hayayee, fl. 1991, Roya Alemi, fl. 2004 and Golab Adineh, 1953- (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 44 mins
Gently biting social comedy on the shared expectations of Persian hospitality. A mother of a poor family has guests coming for dinner, yet doesn't know how to get the dinner party organized without calling in the resources of the whole neighborhood, centered on the communal courtyard of their traditional apartment...
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directed by Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-; performed by Amin Hayayee, fl. 1991, Roya Alemi, fl. 2004 and Golab Adineh, 1953- (Iran: Privately Published), 1 hour 44 mins
Description
Gently biting social comedy on the shared expectations of Persian hospitality. A mother of a poor family has guests coming for dinner, yet doesn't know how to get the dinner party organized without calling in the resources of the whole neighborhood, centered on the communal courtyard of their traditional apartment building. Awards/Festivals: Winner Crystal Simorgh for Best Film Fajr Film Festival 2004; Adelaide Film Festival
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Amin Hayayee, fl. 1991, Roya Alemi, fl. 2004, Golab Adineh, 1953-
Author / Creator
Dariush Mehrjui, 1939-, Amin Hayayee, fl. 1991, Roya Alemi, fl. 2004, Golab Adineh, 1953-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Hospitality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Used by permission of Dariush Mehrjui.
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