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An elderly policeman and an old man, chained together, walk through a wheat field as the policeman carries his vintage bicycle.
A woman stands in front of a small white cottage with a thatched roof and yellow windows, gently embracing two boys on a green field under a cloudy sky.

Synopsis

A group of friends embarks on a journey through landscapes to meet a poet imprisoned for his work. Their adventure blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, challenging their views on freedom and creativity. Along the way, they discover the impact of art and the power of friendship, learning that the journey itself is as meaningful as the destination.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25:00
Director
Nima Akbarpour
Producer
Nima Akbarpour
Editor
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Screenwriter
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director of Photography
Bahram Farhadtooski
Production Designer
Nima Akbarpour
Sound
Ensieh Leyla Maleki
Principal cast
Ala Koozekanani, Ebbi Kamyab, Nahid Nazemi, Sam Adl, Babak Adl,
Colourist
Saman Majd Vafaei
Dialogue Editor
Hirad Alavifard

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Production Status

Production Company

Nima Media

Nima Akbarpour
124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UK

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