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The Abadanis
The Abadanis
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THE ABADANIS

Abadaniha

Directed by Kianoush Ayari
Iran, 1994
Drama

Synopsis

A powerful examination of life during Iran’s horrific war with Iraq. Shot in black and white, this film clearly derives inspiration from Vittorio de Sica’s Bicycle Thieves and examines the war through the eyes of Bora, a young boy who fled to Tehran with his family.

Synopsis

A powerful examination of life during Iran’s horrific war with Iraq. Shot in black and white, this film clearly derives inspiration from Vittorio de Sica’s Bicycle Thieves and examines the war through the eyes of Bora, a young boy who fled to Tehran with his family.