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Toothache

By Abbas Kiarostami

  • Iran
  • 1980
  • Colour
  • 23 min
  • O.V. Persian
  • Subtitled in English & French
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Original title – Behdasht-e Dandan 
International title – TOOTHACHE
French title – Rage de dents

Synopsis

From father to son, dental hygiene has always been neglected in Mohammad Reza’s family.
Result: both father and grandfather wear dentures. Mohammad himself is taken with a violent toothache that leads to his being dismissed from school.
At the hospital, a specialist gives him some advice in the art of dental care.

 

Cast

Special thanks to – Malek-zadeh, Karimi, Dianati, Assgari,  Alimorad,  Mirzaï

Crew

Written & Directed by – Abbas Kiarostami
Director of Photography – Rastegar
Sound Designer – Changuiz Sayyad

Produced by – Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults – Kanoon

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