Davandeh
(1985)
AKA: The Runner
Country: Iran
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
Amiroo, a young orphan, lives in an abandoned ship. He works odd jobs collecting bottles and shining shoes, and even drops into school for a spell. But what seems to fill his life with beauty and purpose is running. Wise beyond his years, Amiroo is a survivor whose energy and exuberance reminds us of the tremendous potential of this young man that will never be fulfilled.
Notes
- This film along with Kiarostami's Where Is the Friend's House? were the films that ignited interest in post-revolutionary Iranian cinema.
Cast
- Majid Niroumand
(Amiro) - Abbas Nazeri
- Musa Torkizadeh
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Wonderfully expressive performance from Majid Niroumand.