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A Moment of Innocence
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A Moment of Innocence

1997-04-09 · 78 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Comedy

A semi-autobiographical account of an incident in Makhmalbaf's life 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.

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Directors
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Production companies
Pakhshiran, MK2 Productions
Countries
Iran, France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 37,598

Top Cast

Mirhadi TayebiThe Policeman
Mohsen MakhmalbafMohsen MakhmalbafThe Director
Ali BakhsiThe Young Policeman
Ammar TaftiThe Young Director
Maryam MohamadaminiThe Young Woman
Moharram ZaynalzadehMr. Zinal
Hana MakhmalbafHana MakhmalbafGirl at door

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