The Blue Veiled


1h 25m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Set in rural Iran, a tale of love imperiled by social convention as shown through the bittersweet convergence of two social opposites--Nobar and Rasul--who must tackle resistance to their union from all sides of the spectrum: Here, an elderly farmer and factory-owner falls in love with one of his wo

Film Details

Also Known As
Blue Scarf, The, Blue Veiled, Rosary Abei, Rusary Abi
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

Set in rural Iran, a tale of love imperiled by social convention as shown through the bittersweet convergence of two social opposites--Nobar and Rasul--who must tackle resistance to their union from all sides of the spectrum: Here, an elderly farmer and factory-owner falls in love with one of his workers following his wife's death. His daughters and in-laws are outraged, and the old man must choose between conformity and happiness.

Film Details

Also Known As
Blue Scarf, The, Blue Veiled, Rosary Abei, Rusary Abi
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States August 1995

Released in United States May 1995

Released in United States October 1996

Released in United States September 1995

Released in United States Winter December 5, 1997

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (in competition) August 3-13, 1995.

Released in United States May 1995 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.)

Released in United States August 1995 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (in competition) August 3-13, 1995.)

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.

Released in United States September 1995 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 7-16, 1995.)

Released in United States October 1996 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.)

Released in United States Winter December 5, 1997

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 7-16, 1995.