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The Apple
Why this pick
Its spare, compassionate look at two girls emerging from paternal confinement echoes Fils-Mère’s concern with control, care, and a child’s tentative independence.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2019 1h 42m IRN
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Raha Khodayari
Leila
Mahan Nasiri
Amir
Reza Behbudi
Kazem
Maryam Boubani
Bibi
Shiva Ordooie
School Principal