"...this original, sophisticated film reminds us once again of the continued vitality of the Iranian film industry against all the political odds." — Screen Daily
Directed by Mani Haghighi
An Iranian couple pursues a madcap mission, driving through the countryside and bestowing enormous quantities of cash to simple country people. As the meaning of their mission becomes clearer, a portrait of the everyday people of Iran emerges. Actor-director Mani Haghighi scores a double triumph as co-star of this surprising and fast-paced feature.
Producer: Mani Haghighi. Screenwriter: Mani Haghighi. Cast: Taraneh Alidoosti, Mani Hagighi, Saeed Changizian, Esmaeel Khalaj, Saber Abbar.
DigiBeta, color, in Persian with English subtitles, 100 min.
Modest Reception is co-presented by the Global Film Initiative and is part of the Global Lens 2013 Film Series. For more information, visit www.globalfilm.org.
Due to circumstances beyond the Archive's control, A RESPECTABLE FAMILY (2012), scheduled for April 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., has been cancelled. Screening in its place will be a second showing of MODEST RECEPTION (2012). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Watch the trailer below.
MODEST RECEPTION (Paziraie Sadeh) from The Global Film Initiative on Vimeo.
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