Author
Majīd, Majīd, 1959-
Publication Date
2001
Publication Place
Honolulu, HI -
Asia Pacific Films
Subject
Afghans > Iran > Tehran > Drama. Construction workers > Iran > Tehran > Drama. False personation > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Drama. Women foreign workers > Iran > Tehran > Drama.
Type
Other
Language
Persian
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
1 online resource (96 min.).
Library
Yale University
Record ID
991010446271308651
Date
2001
Notes
Title from resource description page (viewed Aug. 29, 2013). In Farsi, western (Persian). Original language in Farsi, western (Persian). Nominated 2001 Chicago International Film Festival, Gold Hugo Award, Best Feature Nominated 2001 European Film Awards, Screen International Award Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Actor in a Leading Role Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Director Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Film Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Music Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Sound Mix Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, Best Sound Recording Won 2001 Fajr Film Festival, Crystal Simorgh, International Competition, Best Director Won 2001 Gijón International Film Festival, Best Director Won 2001 Gijón International Film Festival, Best Screenplay Nominated 2001 Gijón International Film Festival, Grand Prix Asturias Won 2001 Montréal World Film Festival, Grand Prix des Amériques Won 2001 Montréal World Film Festival, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Special Mention Won 2001 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Freedom of Expression Award Won 2001 Oslo Films from the South Festival, Films from the South Award Nominated 2002 Satellite Awards, Golden Satellite Award, Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language
Sample Text
The story is set during recent times in which there are a large number of Afghan refugees living on the outskirts of Tehran. Although almost a silent movie, Baran won a number of awards both nationally and internationally for the director and writer, Majid Majidi. Seventeen year old Lateef works on a construction site in Tehran with illegal Afghan workers. When he is given heavier tasks to compensate for a new Afghan worker, Rahmat, he is filled with resentment and treats Rahmat cruelly. After one of his pranks, Lateef discovers Rahmat is infact a girl named Baran. Lateef's heart softens towards Baran, and he shows his new affection for her by doing what he can to ease the hardships she suffers at work. When government inspectors force all Afghans to be fired from the site, Lateef jeopardizes his social standing and endangers his own well being to find her. Awards: Grand Prix Americas Award for Best Film at Montreal World Film Festival in 2001.
Kataloğa Eklendi
July 09, 2025
Diğer Formatlar
Previously released as DVD.
Dizi
Academic Video Online
