The Cyclist
Originally released in 1989. The Cyclist is a drama film. directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mahshid Afsharzadeh, Firouz Kiani, and Samira Makhmalbaf
Synopsis
The wife of Nasim, an Afghan immigrant in Iran, is gravely ill. He needs money to pay for her care, but his day labor digging wells does not pay enough. A friend connects Nasim to a two-bit promoter who sells tickets to watch Nasim ride a bicycle continuously for a week. The promoter brings in sick and aged spectators, haranguing them to find hope in Nasim's strength. Aided by his son, who feeds him as he rides, Nasim grinds out the days and shivering nights. Local officials believe this may be a plot and Nasim may be a spy; they try to sabotage him as do those who bet he won't finish the week. Will desperation alone get Nasim the money? Is any triumph an illusion?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Bonyad Mostazafan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cyclist about?
The wife of Nasim, an Afghan immigrant in Iran, is gravely ill. He needs money to pay for her care, but his day labor digging wells does not pay enough. A friend connects Nasim to a two-bit promote...
Who directed The Cyclist?
The Cyclist was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
How long is The Cyclist?
The Cyclist has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Cyclist released?
The Cyclist was released on February 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cyclist?
The main cast of The Cyclist includes Mahshid Afsharzadeh, Firouz Kiani, Samira Makhmalbaf, Mohammadreza Maleki, Esmail Soltanian.