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Gabbeh

NR1h 12m1996Mohsen Makhmalbaf
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%
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"Life is Colour. Love is Colour."

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.

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GoatElderly CoupleRug

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What is Gabbeh (1996) 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 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.

Who stars in Gabbeh?

Gabbeh stars Shaghayeh Djodat (Gabbeh), Abbas Sayah (Uncle), Hossein Moharami (Old Man), Rogheih Moharami (Old Woman), Parvaneh Ghalandari. The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

How long is Gabbeh?

Gabbeh has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated NR.

Is Gabbeh worth watching?

Gabbeh holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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