Type:
Feature Film
Director:
Saman Moghaddam
Year:
2000
Time:
88 minutes
Produced by:
Morteza Shayesteh
Written by:
Saman Moghaddam
Edited by:
Mohammad Reza Mouyini
Language:
Farsi w/ English subtitles
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“. . . the hottest ticket in Tehran.”
- Azadeh Moaveni, time.com
“. . . Iranians wondered how a film like this could pass between the nets of the censors. . . ”
- Serge Michel, Figaro
Amin Haghi, a young writer for Iran’s most liberal magazine, is accused of insulting the state when he publishes his dead brother’s war memoirs. As he sits in jail, his girlfriend and buddies try to make bail so the young man can be free while awaiting trial. After little success, someone hits upon the idea of renting out Amin’s family home for celebrations and special occasions. The plan succeeds until the home is rented for a raucous party with alcohol and loud western music.
A love story with social commentary, Party exposes the suffering of Iranian society at the hands of a repressive government, particularly over press censorship. Almost banned by authorities, the controversial drama was directed by Saman Moghadam (Siavash; Café Setareh), whose highly entertaining films also explore and critique Iranian society.
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