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"Baran" is the story of Afghan refugees told through the eyes of an Iranian teenage boy named Lateef. His devotion to a person he barely knows leads him to the choice that will change his life forever. Academy Award nominated director Majid Majidi ("Children of Heaven"; "Color of Paradise") delivers a heartbreaking story of unrequited love.
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The lyrical Baran is a moving film, both for its love story and political underpinnings.

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Ted Shen Chicago Reader 03/23/2010
The film is remarkable for the naturalistic acting of its cast, particularly the tender performances of the two leads, Hossein Abedini and Zahra Bahrami. Go to Full Review Misha Berson Seattle Times 12/20/2002
3.5/4
It stays with you in fleeting images of gazing faces, muddy footprints, small fires lit against the chill. Go to Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe 12/13/2002
4/4
It reminds us of what a film can be when it's drawn from the heart of an artist who believes in the medium as something more than a product or commodity. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/17/2005
4/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 02/06/2005
3/5
Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena 08/24/2003
5/5
Uma comovente (e divertida) histria de amor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/28/2016 Baran is one of the single most human films I've ever seen. The story of an aimless young man and a hidden young woman on opposites sides of a refugee imposition is stunningly elegant, both in visuals and drama. The setting, a beautifully overcast construction site, reminds us that when we are focused are building instead of destruction, our humanity can be given room to empathize. Funny, earnest, curious, sweet, and wonderful, it pushes us to find purpose in the care of another. See more 06/13/2015 In a world of poverty, pain, and confusion, something unspeakably beautiful happens. The imagery sticks with you a long time. See more 10/01/2014 A beautiful love-story told through chilling rainstorms, rising steam, and harrowing self-sacrifice. Majidi uses the medium of cinema to tell you a love-poem. Rich and beautiful, even amidst the grit of its street fights, cement, and poverty. See more 05/17/2014 Yet another masterpiece by Majid Majidi. The best way to enjoy this movie is don't read any reviews, synopsis or watch the trailer. Just indulge yourself in this most humorous; yet touching movie from award winning director. See more 03/10/2014 Once again the great Iranian storyteller Majid Majidi touches our hearts with a look at the beauty of his country and life among its working poor. And once again he teaches a lesson about an unfamiliar culture using poignant personal stories and liberal lacings of humor. This time, however, his tale is especially timely, focusing on the plight of displaced illegal Afghani workers in Iran. (The movie was made before 9/11/01, so, presumably, the Afghanis' plight is even worse now.)If you've not yet discovered Majidi's movies on DVD, I recommend the three I've seen--this one, along with "Children of Heaven" and "The Color of Paradise." See more 12/19/2013 I have seen a couple of movies from there and both were very good, as was this one. It has characters your heart just bleeds for. See more Read all reviews
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Majid Majidi

Director

Hossein Abedini

Lateef

Zahra Bahrami

Rahmat & Baran

Reza Naji

Memar

Majid Majidi

Writer

Majid Majidi

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Zahra Bahrami in Majid Majidi's BARAN. Zahra Bahrami in Majid Majidi's BARAN. Hossein Abedini in Majid Majidi's BARAN. BARAN director and screenwriter Majid Majidi. Baran (2001) View more photos

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Synopsis "Baran" is the story of Afghan refugees told through the eyes of an Iranian teenage boy named Lateef. His devotion to a person he barely knows leads him to the choice that will change his life forever. Academy Award nominated director Majid Majidi ("Children of Heaven"; "Color of Paradise") delivers a heartbreaking story of unrequited love.
Director
Majid Majidi
Producer
Majid Majidi, Fouad Nahas
Screenwriter
Majid Majidi
Distributor
Miramax Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$125.9K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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