Boycott (Persian: بایکوت, romanized: Baykot) is a 1985 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, set in pre-revolutionary Iran.[1] The film tells the story of a young man named Valeh (Majid Majidi) who is sentenced to death for his communist tendencies. It is widely believed that the film is based on Makhmalbaf's own experiences. Ardalan Shoja Kaveh starred in the film.[citation needed]
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Directed by | Mohsen Makhmalbaf |
Starring | Majid Majidi |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
Country | Iran |
Language | Persian |
References
edit- ^ Nichols, Peter M. (June 1, 2001). "Home Video: He Was Walking a Perilous Line". The New York Times.
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