The Mare
Originally released in 1986. The Mare is a feature film. directed by Ali Zhekan.
Starring Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub, and Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi
Synopsis
Noted Iranian actress Susan Taslimi plays an impoverished single mother who agees to marry off her 13-year-old daughter to a middle-aged man in return for a mare, which will help her earn an income and provide for her younger children. Director Ali Zhekan paints a stark picture of poverty and patriarchy in rural Iran (the mother stores her rice in a container hidden in a tree; her brother, who brokered the wedding, mercilessly beats the recalcitrant child), but this 1986 film is distinguished mostly by Taslimi's increasingly fiery performance as the mother decides to defend her daughter's freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mare about?
Noted Iranian actress Susan Taslimi plays an impoverished single mother who agees to marry off her 13-year-old daughter to a middle-aged man in return for a mare, which will help her earn an income...
Who directed The Mare?
The Mare was directed by Ali Zhekan.
How long is The Mare?
The Mare has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Mare released?
The Mare was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mare?
The main cast of The Mare includes Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub, Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi, Ataollah Zahed, Farhad Khanmohammadi.