Gabbeh
"Life is Colour. Love is Colour."
Originally released in 1996. Gabbeh is a drama/mystery film. directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, and Hossein Moharami
Synopsis
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (58 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Sanaye Dasti
- MK2 Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gabbeh about?
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs ...
Who directed Gabbeh?
Gabbeh was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
How long is Gabbeh?
Gabbeh has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Gabbeh released?
Gabbeh was released on June 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gabbeh?
The main cast of Gabbeh includes Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami, Rogheih Moharami, Parvaneh Ghalandari.