Davandeh
After enrolling in a school, an impoverished boy finds conflict with his classmates and decides to compete to earn their respect.
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"Amir Naderi is a pivotal figure in Iranian cinema, both before and after the revolution. In fact, considering the past two decades, we can also observe his contributions to European and American cinema. "Davandeh" (The Runner), etched in history as the first film made after the Iranian Islamic Revolution, bears the marks of this tumultuous period (with not even a single female cast member to fill the screen). Perhaps due to Naderi's background as a photographer, he, along with cinematographer Firooz Malekzadeh, has captured some truly epic frames. So much so that I found mysel..."
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This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #1211
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After enrolling in a school, an impoverished boy finds conflict with his classmates and decides to compete to earn their respect.