Narges | نرگس
Narges : نرگس (فیلم) : is the fourth feature film by Rakhshan Bani-Etemad, released in 1991. The film delves into the complex and intertwining lives of its characters, marked by struggle, love, and tragedy.
Plot Summary
The story revolves around Afagh, a woman who has raised a young man named Adel since childhood. Eventually, under certain circumstances, she marries him. The two make their living through theft. Adel becomes acquainted with a young woman from a poor family and falls in love with her. To facilitate their marriage, Afagh introduces herself as Adel's mother. Narges and Adel get married, but Adel gets caught during a theft. After Adel is released and his secret is revealed, Afagh incites him to commit a major theft with a fence named Yaqub, planning to use the stolen money to start a new life in another city. Yaqub gets caught, but Adel and Afagh flee. Narges decides to return the stolen money, leading to a confrontation. While pursuing Narges and Adel, Afagh dies in a collision with a truck.
Cast
- Firouzeh Farjam
- Abolfazl Pourarab
- Atieh Razavi Nia
- Reza Karam Rezai
- Majid Golbabaei
- Fatemeh Taheri
- Heshmatollah Armideh
- Vajieh Lachini
- Ezzatollah Bagheri
- Bahman Heidari
"Narges" stands out as a poignant narrative within Iranian cinema, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of socio-economic challenges. The performances of the cast, including the noted contributions of Firouzeh Farjam, Abolfazl Pourarab, and Atieh Razavi Nia, breathe life into this compelling story, making it a memorable piece in the oeuvre of Rakhshan Bani-Etemad.
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Information
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Original titleNarges
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Alternative titlesنرگس
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DirectorRakhshan Banietemad
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WriterRakhshan Banietemad
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CountryIran
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Year1991
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Release dateFeb. 4, 1991