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"A Few Kilos of Dates for a
Funeral"
2006
Directed by Saman Salur
From one of Iran's most talented young filmmakers
comes this darkly comic drama about two lost souls who run a struggling gas
station in a deserted area of Iran. With few customers and little in common,
they spend most of their time alone except for occasional visits by the
postman. When together, the three men share their dreams of romance and are
driven to pursue impossible relationships. Besides being boosted by the
stunning black-and-white cinematography of Turaj Aslani and the stylish
direction of Saman Salur, A Few Kilos of Dates for a Funeral "defied
expectations of Iranian cinema with its wry observations on male friendship"
(Variety). Farsi with English subtitles. 85 minutes.
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