Gilaneh
Originally released in 2005. Gilaneh is a drama/war film. directed by Rakhshan Banietemad. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Madjid Bahrami, Shahrokh Foroutanian, and Baran Kosari
Synopsis
A mother's courage, hardship, and love, in times of war. In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, Gilane escorts her pregnant daughter, Maygol, from the relative calm of their village, Espili, into war-torn Tehran to search for Maygol's husband, Rahman. The journey is arduous and what they find when they reach the capital is dismaying and frightening. Fifteen years later, as another war begins in Iraq, Gillane is at home caring for her son Ismael, who suffers from epilepsy, a byproduct of war. As she cares for him, she hopes for a visit from the doctor and from another daughter, Atefah. "Better be a dog than a mother," she says.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Fadak Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilaneh about?
A mother's courage, hardship, and love, in times of war. In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, Gilane escorts her pregnant daughter, Maygol, from the relative calm of their village, Espili, into war-t...
Who directed Gilaneh?
Gilaneh was directed by Rakhshan Banietemad.
How long is Gilaneh?
Gilaneh has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Gilaneh released?
Gilaneh was released on February 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gilaneh?
The main cast of Gilaneh includes Madjid Bahrami, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Baran Kosari, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Bahram Radan.