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Bitter Dream (Khab e Talkh) by Mohsen Amiryoussefi. Iran, 2004, 87 min, 35 mm New York première At once mordantly hilarious, whimsical, smart, and simple, this darkly comedic meditation on mortality and human intractability recounts the story of Esfandiar, a cantankerous undertaker well into his seventies, who suddenly begins to sense the presence of Azrael, the angel of death. A live report about the cemetery broadcast on the television in the corner of Esfandiar’s living room serves as the medium by which his conscience speaks to him. He realizes the enemies he has to make amends with and sins he has to repent. Moments in this playful film allude to Hamlet and A Christmas Carol, as Esfandiar prepares his own funeral and awaits his death. In Persian with English subtitles.
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Cast and Crew: Cast: Abbas Esfandiari, Delbar Ghasri,
Mohsen Rahim |
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Filmmaker Bio: Born in 1972 in Abadan, southern Iraq, Mohsen Amiryoussefi grew up during the Iran-Iraq war amidst an atmosphere of martyrdom and death. He initially studied Mathematics and holds a Masters Degree from the University of Isfahan. He gradually turned to his true passion, filmmaking. Bitter Dream is his debut feature film. |
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Print Source: Dreamlab |
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