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And Life Goes On

By Abbas Kiarostami

  • Iran
  • 1991
  • Adventure, Drama
  • Colour
  • 91 min
  • O.V. Persian
  • Subtitled in English & French
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Original title – Zendegui va digar hich
International title – AND LIFE GOES ON
French title – Et la vie continue

Synopsis

After the 1990 earthquake that devastated northern Iran, a filmmaker and his son try to drive to the village of Koker, located in the heart of the disaster area. The director is concerned about the fate of the two boys who played in his film, Khaneh doust kojast? (Where is my Friend’s Home?).
Encountering numerous difficulties in reaching the village, he questions passersby, showing them a promotional photo of Kiarostami’s film. The filmmaker finally realizes that ‘life goes on’….

Cast

Farhad Kheradmand
Puya Payvar
inhabitants of Rudbar and Rostamabad 

Crew

Written & Directed by – Abbas Kiarostami
Director of Photography – Homayoun Payvar
Editing: Abbas Kiarostami & Changuiz Sayyad
Music: Vivaldi
Produced by – Institute for Intellectual Development of
Children & Young Adults – Kanoon 

International Sales & Festivals – MK2 FILMS

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