we see iranian society in many ways and in other ways jafar panahi would later use this concept 20 years later in taxi.
imo panahi's writing isn't as strong here, where we see the many ways society are willing to exploit a young girl, i also thought it was slow and dull in other moments. its not bad, i say its still good but there is a lot that could be done better.(also watch my new 79 min film <a href="https://boxd.it/cQ1mBp">boxd.it/cQ1mBp</a> )
The White Balloon
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
1/2/1995Runtime
85 minsOverview
Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
PersianBudget
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How It Feels
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A tender, observational portrait of urban life through the eyes of a young girl on a simple mission. The film finds poetry in small moments of human connection amid the chaos of the city streets.
Mood
MelancholicWistfulContemplative
Themes
Family
Pacing
Meditative
Look
NaturalisticDocumentary-like
Structure
Single location
Aida Mohammadkhani
Razieh
Mohsen Kafili
Ali
Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee
Mother
Anna Borkowska
Old Lady
Mohammad Shahani
Soldier
Mohammad Bakhtiar
Tailor
Aliasghar Smadi
Balloon Seller
Hamidreza Tahery
Reza
Asghar Barzegar
Pet Shop Manager
Hasan Neamotolahi
Snake Charmer
Bosnali Bahary
Snake Charmer
Mohammadreza Baryar
Client in Tailor's Shop
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