films seen
1
average score
2.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
Not what I think of when I imagine an Iranian film. The setting is still predominantly rural, but Gabbeh is colorful and contains some outspoken fantastical elements. The styling is a little kitsch and the soundtrack doesn't match the visuals all that well, but it still turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The story isn't that interesting, the performances aren't great, and the rural setting wasn't entirely my thing, but I did appreciate the colorful costumes and the beautiful nature shots. It also helps that the film is short and doesn't overstay its welcome. I'm not a huge fan, but still much better than most of the Iranian films I've seen so far. Read all