The Cycle

The Cycle (1978)

دایره مینا

Ali and his father go from their poor neighborhood in the outskirts of the city to a hospital so that Ali's father can be treated for his sickness. However since they have no money, Ali starts to work for Dr. Sameri who deals in blood.

Date of release
1978-09-14
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (12)
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
Director
Dariush Mehrjui

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

The Cycle is a 1975 Iranian drama film directed and written by Dariush Mehrjui. It is about a young man who is trying to get money to pay for his ailing father's medical treatments and gets sucked into life on the margins of society, exploiting other poor and marginalized people for their blood. The film stars Saeed Kangarani, Ezzatollah Entezami, Ali Nassirian and Forouzan.

Trivia

Forouzan's portrayal, either from the viewpoint of the critics who did not expect an actress from the commercial cinema to perform in a thoughtful film of Mehrjui's or from the public's point of view was interesting and controversial. About that, Entezami says: "When we went for shooting in Mashhad, an uproar started because of Forouzan's presence; and they were forced to escort her by a car to her residence after shooting.

- Forouzan's contribution in this film was exciting for many. Why did you choose her?

- She fitted for Zahra well. Also, Forouzan is a good artist. She's disciplined and professional; and it'll be much better if she sits in her right place.

- Don't you think she's prettier than the book Zahra?

- Yes, I agree. The same can be said for Ali."

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