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Backgammon (1998)

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Sheema and her grandfather

 

"Backgammon is simple in story but layered with meaning, much like such important Iranian films as Gabbeh and The White Balloon." -WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

 

 

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Synopsis

Backgammon tells the story of a young Iranian American girl (Sheema Regimand) who desperately wants to play backgammon with her stubborn grandfather (Manucher Marzban) who has recently arrived from Iran.

Within the circle of a family gathering, the film brings together a subtle yet compelling story of generational conflicts and cultural identity.

Photos

Sheema and Grandfather
Sheema and Grandfather
Family
Family
Hooman Bahrani
Hooman Bahrani
Manucher Marzban
Manucher Marzban
Hooman Bahrani
Ramin Bahrani
Sheema and Ramin Bahrani
Sheema and Ramin Bahrani

Press

Winston-Salem Journal (view scan)