Movie

Gabbeh

“Life is Colour. Love is Colour.”

★ 6.7(61)19961h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Release date: 1996-06-26
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: Persian
Status: Released
Country: Iran
Studio: Sanaye Dasti

Gabbeh — trailer

About Gabbeh

Gabbeh is a 1996 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Romance genres, directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, starring Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah and Hossein Moharami. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gabbeh in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.

Cast

Shaghayeh Djodat

Gabbeh

Abbas Sayah

Uncle

Hossein Moharami

Old Man

Rogheih Moharami

Old Woman

Parvaneh Ghalandari

Themes & keywords

goatelderly couplerug

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gabbeh in Canada?+

Gabbeh is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gabbeh on Netflix?+

Gabbeh is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gabbeh?+

Gabbeh has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Gabbeh?+

Gabbeh stars Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami, Rogheih Moharami and Parvaneh Ghalandari.

When did Gabbeh come out?+

Gabbeh is a 1996 movie directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

What genre is Gabbeh?+

Gabbeh is Drama, Mystery and Romance film.

Who directed Gabbeh?+

Gabbeh was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.