BADKONAKE SEFID
(THE WHITE BALLOON)
1995

May 3, 2001
The Sundance Channel

-->Directed.....Jafar Panahi
-->Written.....Abbas Kiarostami [Taste Of Cherry]

Young Iranian girl sets out to buy a goldfish for New Year's with money her mother has given her.

Absolutely Iranian. Slow, collection of set pieces. Girl walks until she meets a character, then they talk until she meets the next person. All actors non-professional. A bit suspenseful with girl on her own for much of the film. Colorful cast of characters with different accents. Girl and her older brother absolute dolls. Told in real time.