Half Moon
"A passion able to cross borders."
Originally released in 2006. Half Moon is a music/drama film. directed by Bahman Ghobadi.
Starring Golshifteh Farahani, Hedie Tehrani, and Ismail Ghaffari
Synopsis
Mamo, an old and legendary Kurdish musician living in Iran, plans to give one final concert in Iraqi Kurdistan. After seven months of trying to get a permit and rounding up his ten sons, he sets out for the long and troublesome journey in a derelict bus, denying a recurring vision of his own death at half moon. Halfway the party halts at a small village to pick up female singer Hesho, which will only add to the difficulty of the undertaking, as it is forbidden for Iranian women to sing in public, let alone in the company of men. But Mamo is determined to carry through, if not for the gullible antics of the bus driver.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
KU
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KU
Production Companies
- Silkroad Production
- Mij Film Co.
- New Crowned Hope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Moon about?
Mamo, an old and legendary Kurdish musician living in Iran, plans to give one final concert in Iraqi Kurdistan. After seven months of trying to get a permit and rounding up his ten sons, he sets ou...
Who directed Half Moon?
Half Moon was directed by Bahman Ghobadi.
How long is Half Moon?
Half Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Half Moon released?
Half Moon was released on August 21, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Half Moon?
The main cast of Half Moon includes Golshifteh Farahani, Hedie Tehrani, Ismail Ghaffari, Farzin Sabooni, Hassan Pourshirazi.