The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood
1990 · Movie · 65 min. · Iran
The Nights of Zayandeh-rood is the story of an anthropologist and his daughter, unfolding during three different periods: before, during and after the Iranian Revolution. The daughter works in the ER at a local hospital, where she treats suicidal patients. The reason behind each suicide attempt is different, especially before the revolution compared to after it. Looking for a reason to be alive, one of the suicidal patients falls in love with the anthropologist’s daughter. However, it is a love that proves to be impossible.
Direction Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Cast Manuchehr Esmaili · Mojgan Naderi · Parvaneh Goharani
Soundtrack Alireza Eftekhari · Iraj
Screenplay Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Cinematography Ali Ahmad Zarrindast
Original title Shabhaye Zayendeh-Rood
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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