Scene from the film Mashti Esmaeil
Scene from the film Mashti Esmaeil

Mashti Esmaeil

Direction
Year 
2014
Country
  • Iran
Runtime
60min 
Audio Tracks 
Subtitles 

Despite his blindness and old age, Mashti Esmail walks three hours every day to till his rice paddies. The open-hearted old man fills everybody around him, including his wives, with his friendly optimism. The portrayal of everyday reality is depicted with cinematographic sensitivity reminiscent of Still Life, a 40-year old classic of Iranian cinema.

Details

  • Original Title
    Mashti Esmaeil
  • Direction
  • Screenplay
    Mahdi Zamanpoor
  • Cinematography
    Mahdi Zamanpoor
  • Editing
    Mahdi Zamanpoor
  • Runtime
    60 min (46-90 min.)
  • Year
    2014
  • Country
    • Iran
  • Format
    • Colour
  • Distribution
  • Festivals
    • Visions du Réel 2015
  • Awards
    • Sesterce d'or George Foundation for Best Medium-length Film - Visions du Réel 2015

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