The Actor
Brief Synopsis
Akbar Abdi has always wanted to perform in serious art films, but his crazy wife's expensive lifestyle has forced him to appear in one trashy, commercial vehicle after another. Now, his wife wants a baby and has chosen a mute gypsy to mother the child.
Cast & Crew
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Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Akbar Abdi
Akbar Abdi
Fatemeh Motamed-aria
Simin
Mahaya Petrossian
The Dumb Girl
Reza Alaghmand
Set Design
Sasan Bagherpour
Sound Recordist
Film Details
Also Known As
Actor
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1993
Distribution Company
DENA
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
Synopsis
Akbar Abdi has always wanted to perform in serious art films, but his crazy wife's expensive lifestyle has forced him to appear in one trashy, commercial vehicle after another. Now, his wife wants a baby and has chosen a mute gypsy to mother the child.
Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Actor
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1993
Distribution Company
DENA
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at "Crossroads: The North Africa and Middle East Film Festival" in New York City (Public Theater) May 5-31, 1995.
Shown at Fajr International Film Festival February 1-12, 1993.
color
dialogue Farsi
subtitled English
