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Gabbeh (1997)
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
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An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Romance
Written By:Mohsen Makhmalbaf
In Theaters:6/25/1997
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Runtime:72 minutes
Studio:Sanaye Dasti, MK2 Productions
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