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Gabbeh (1996)

Movie ★ 6.7 72 min

Drama Mystery Romance

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.

Mohsen Makhmalbaf Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 26, 1996
Runtime
72 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0116384
Country
Iran, France
Language
Persian
Studio
Sanaye Dasti, mk2 Films

Themes

Cast

Shaghayeh Djodat Shaghayeh Djodat Gabbeh Abbas Sayah Uncle Hossein Moharami Old Man Rogheih Moharami Old Woman Parvaneh Ghalandari

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gabbeh 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 directed Gabbeh?
Gabbeh was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Who stars in Gabbeh?
Gabbeh stars Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami, Rogheih Moharami.
When was Gabbeh released?
Gabbeh is a 1996 drama, mystery, romance film.
Where can I watch Gabbeh?
You can watch Gabbeh with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.