A Moment of Innocence

A Moment of Innocence

1996 · 78 min · FA · 7.7 (81 votes)
Dir. Mohsen Makhmalbaf · Starring Mirhadi Tayebi, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Ali Bakhsi, Ammar Tafti, Maryam Mohamadamini, Moharram Zaynalzadeh · Music Majid Entezami
Drama

A semi-autobiographical account of Makhmalbaf's experience as a teenager when, as a 17-year-old, he stabbed a policeman at a protest rally. Two decades later, he tracks down the policeman he injured in an attempt to make amends.

VIBE

This film feels like a quiet, lingering ache. It's a somber reflection on past actions and the heavy weight of regret. The winter setting amplifies the introspective mood, creating a deeply personal and poignant experience.

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