Gabbeh
Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
"Life is Colour. Love is Colour."
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Trailer
Cast
Shaghayeh Djodat
Gabbeh
Abbas Sayah
Uncle
Hossein Moharami
Old Man
Rogheih Moharami
Old Woman
Parvaneh Ghalandari
In brief
Gabbeh (1996) is a drama, mystery, romance film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 62 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 12min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Gabbeh online?
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How long is Gabbeh?
Gabbeh runs 72 minutes (1h 12min).
What rating does Gabbeh have?
Gabbeh has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 62 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Gabbeh from?
Gabbeh was released in 1996.
