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Gilaneh

6.5(6)20051h 24m2

A mother's courage, hardship, and love, in times of war. In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, Gilane escorts her pregnant daughter, Maygol, from the relative calm of their village, Espili, into war-torn Tehran to search for Maygol's husband, Rahman. The journey is arduous and what they find when they reach the capital is dismaying and frightening. Fifteen years later, as another war begins in Iraq, Gillane is at home caring for her son Ismael, who suffers from epilepsy, a byproduct of war. As she cares for him, she hopes for a visit from the doctor and from another daughter, Atefah. "Better be a dog than a mother," she says.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    6 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Persian
  • woman director

Top billed cast

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTribeca Film Festival24 Apr 2005
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival8 Sept 2005
  • IranIR

    • PremiereFajr Film Festival1 Feb 2005
  • South KoreaKR

    • PremierePusan International Film Festival8 Oct 2005

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilaneh released?
Gilaneh was released on 1 February 2005.
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What is the rating of Gilaneh?
Gilaneh holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 6 votes.
Who directed Gilaneh?
Gilaneh (2005) was directed by Rakhshan Banietemad.
How long is Gilaneh?
Gilaneh runs for 1h 24m.

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