Bemani /
The plight of Iranian women is detailed in this harrowing drama from Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Attempting to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, a desperate young woman follows the example of her friend and opts for self-immolation.
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | Persian |
| Language Notes: | This edition in Farsi, western (Persian) with English subtitles. |
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[Iran?] :
Dariush Mehrjui,
2002.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | The plight of Iranian women is detailed in this harrowing drama from Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Attempting to escape an arranged marriage with a much older man, a desperate young woman follows the example of her friend and opts for self-immolation. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed June 19, 2014). Bemani made it's theatrical debut at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file (94 min.)) |
| Playing Time: | 01:34:11 |
| Awards: | Nominated 2002 Camerimage Golden Frog Award |