Gabbeh (film)

Gabbeh (1996) is a film by Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

The film gets its name from a type of Persian rug and starts by showing an elderly couple, carrying their Gabbeh, walking toward the river hoping to wash their rug. When the rug is spread on the ground, a girl, referred to as Gabbeh, magically comes out of it. The movie follows her story and audience learn about her family, her uncle who is hoping to find a bride, and most importantly her longing for a young man she hopes to marry.

Awards

* Best Director, Catalonian International Film Festival

* Silver Screen Award, Singapore International Film Festival

* Best Artistic Contribution Award, Tokyo International Film Festival

External links

* [http://www.makhmalbaf.com/movies.php?m=7 Makhmalbaf Film House]
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* [http://www.altculture.org/ccult/ccult26.html Review: "Gabbeh"] at Counter Culture