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The Gardener (Persian: باغبان Baghban) is a 2012 surrealist documentary film by filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. It had its Asian Premier at Busan International Film Festival and European Premier at Rotterdam International Film Festival. It is the first film, in decades, by an Iranian filmmaker in Israel. The film has been shown in more than 10 film festivals and has own the Best Documentary award from Beirut International Film Festival.[1]
Synopsis
The film is about an Iranian filmmaker and his son who travel to Israel to learn about the role of religion in the world. While the son goes out to the Wailing Wall, the Golden Mosque and Christian sites, the father stays at the Baha'i gardens to learn about a faith that came out of his own country - Iran. The film is similar to Gabbeh_(film) and The Silence (film) in style.
Screenings & Awards
Premier and Awards
- Busan International Film Festival, Korea, October 2012 - World Premier
- Rotterdam International Film Festival, Netherlands, 2013 - European Premier
- Beirut International Film Festival, Lebanon, October 2012 - won Golden Award
Official Selections:
- Vilnius International Film Festival, Lithuania, April 2013
- Hong Kong International Film Festival, March, 2013
- Tbilisi International Film Festival, Georgia, December 2012
- Trivandrum International Film Festival, India, December 2012
- Chennai International Film Festival, India, December 2012
- Kochi International Film Festival, India, December 2012
- Tokyo filmex International Film Festival, Japan, November 2012
- Mumbai International Film Festival, India, October 2012
Cast and Crew
- Screenplay/Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Cinematography/Editing: Maysam Makhmalbaf
- Music: Paul Collier, Salar Samadi
- Sound: Asad Rezai
- Cast: Ririva Eona Mabi, Paula Asadi, Guillaume Nyagatare, Tjireya Tjitendero Juzgado, Ian David Huang, Bal Kumari Gurung, Maysam Makhmalbaf, Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Filming Locations
- Baha'i Gardens in Haifa
- Golden Mosque in Jerusalem
- Westren Wall in Jerusalem
- Chapel of the Ascension in Jerusalem
- Baha'i Holy Sites in Akko
- Various cities in Papa New Guina
Reviews
"The deep spirituality it discusses so intelligently will appeal to open-minded viewers and should reach beyond festivals via culture channels." Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter [2]
"With their civilized discussion and amusing asides about the making and marketing of docus, the Makhmalbafs succeed in entertaining and engaging auds who are interested in the question of why people seek religion, and are willing to listen to all sides of a story." Richard Kuipers, Variety [3]
Controversy
Iranians are not allowed to travel to Israel and thus Makhmalbaf and his team are automatically sentenced to five years in prison should he ever go back to Iran. [4] The filmmaker also talks about a religion that is taboo subject in Iran and has its own consequences, such as that received by Shirin Ebadi for taking the case of this group. [5]
This film is one of two films by major Iranian film directors to be released this year. The other being Bahman Ghobadi's Rhino Season. [6]
References
- ^ "film school in London". London Film Academy. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "The Gardener: Busan Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ Richard Kuipers. "The Gardener". Variety. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Iran increases jail penalty for travel to Israel". Digitaljournal.com. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ "Lawyer: Iran has no evidence against Baha'i prisoners - CNN.com". Edition.cnn.com. 2009-08-16. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/12/films/territorial-disputes-dont-rain-on-asias-largest-parade-of-cinema/
External links
- Filmmaker's Website http://thegardenermovie.net
- IMDB Page http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2772966/
- In Persian: http://www.fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/باغبان