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The May Lady

Original title: Banoo-Ye Ordibehesht
  • 19981998
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
238
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The May Lady (1998)
  • Drama
Forough Kia is a film-maker who got divorced from her husband many years ago and now is living with her son Maani. She decides to make a documentary about perfect mothers. In order to do so ... Read allForough Kia is a film-maker who got divorced from her husband many years ago and now is living with her son Maani. She decides to make a documentary about perfect mothers. In order to do so she meets many mothers to chose the perfect mother among them. She finally decides to quit... Read allForough Kia is a film-maker who got divorced from her husband many years ago and now is living with her son Maani. She decides to make a documentary about perfect mothers. In order to do so she meets many mothers to chose the perfect mother among them. She finally decides to quit making this film because of tiredness but doctor Rahbar wants her to continue. Maani is t... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
238
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  • Director
    • Rakhshan Banietemad
  • Writer
    • Rakhshan Banietemad
  • Stars
    • Golab Adineh
    • Minoo Farshchi
    • Mani Kasraian
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  • Director
    • Rakhshan Banietemad
  • Writer
    • Rakhshan Banietemad
  • Stars
    • Golab Adineh
    • Minoo Farshchi
    • Mani Kasraian
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Golab Adineh
    Golab Adineh
      Minoo Farshchi
      • Forugh Kiaas Forugh Kia
      Mani Kasraian
      • Manias Mani
      Baran Kosari
      Baran Kosari
      Atefeh Razavi
      Ahmad Yavari Shad
      • Director
        • Rakhshan Banietemad
      • Writer
        • Rakhshan Banietemad
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        In order to make this film, the director had to receive government approval. She gave one script up for review, got approval, and filmed another script.

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      10/10
      A lyrical look into the internal life of a woman who could be from anywhere
      This beautiful, lyrical movie takes the viewer into the mind of an intellectual, intelligent woman and the way life as a mother, a woman and a professional feels to her. The internal struggle of the protagonist, which is universal and gender-blind, is made very palpable by the quite, intimate atmosphere of the movie, the great cinematography and the fantastic cast. The main character of the movie is a film maker, and the footage she takes for a future movie is very effectively used to explore the different aspects of the dilemma facing her: where should one draw the line between one's individuality and the relationships with beloved ones? Through ostensible interviews with various women, the movie explores the range of answers given to this question in a touching, intelligent way.
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      • Release date
        • October 2004 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • Iran
      • Official sites
        • IMVBox.com
        • sourehcinema
      • Language
        • Persian
      • Also known as
        • Майская леди
      • Filming locations
        • Tehran, Iran
      • Production companies
        • Iranian Independents
        • Tose'eh Film Iran
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 28 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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