Synopsis
A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
Facts
Awards
Palme d'Or
Setting
Tehran
Filming location
Tehran
Production
Ciby 2000
Original language
Persian
Trailer
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1998 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1997 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1997 generic
- New York Film Festival 1997 generic
