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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.246 |
Directed By
Jafar Panahi
Crew
Jafar Panahi
TOP CAST
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