
Untying the Knot (2007)
Overview
Jafar Panahi's short film, shot with one uninterrupted long take, about siblings trying to sell a carpet in need of money.
Production Companies
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.3101 |
Directed By
Jafar Panahi
Crew
Jafar Panahi
TOP CAST
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