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A Simple Event

September 1, 1973 1h 20m 6.0/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1973. A Simple Event is a drama film. directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hibibollah Safarian, Mohammed Zamani, and Ane Mohammad Tarikhi

Synopsis

The story of a ten years old Iranian schoolboy living with his mother and his father in Northern coasts of Iran. The boy helps his father in selling the latter's illegal fishing and helps his mother in shopping for her and bringing home water from a well. The three characters live together in only one room. Their life is austere. The boy eats only bread and milk every day... One day the boy's mother dies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 1973 52 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language FA Original language
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Country Iran Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Production Companies

  • Central Film Office of the Iranian Ministry of Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Simple Event about?

The story of a ten years old Iranian schoolboy living with his mother and his father in Northern coasts of Iran. The boy helps his father in selling the latter's illegal fishing and helps his mothe...

Who directed A Simple Event?

A Simple Event was directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless.

How long is A Simple Event?

A Simple Event has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was A Simple Event released?

A Simple Event was released on September 1, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Simple Event?

The main cast of A Simple Event includes Hibibollah Safarian, Mohammed Zamani, Ane Mohammad Tarikhi, Hedayatollah Navid.