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Blackboards (2002): Ratings

Blackboards (2002) movie poster

Blackboards is a 2002 war drama. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metascore
64
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Blackboards (2002) movie poster
Released
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Kurdish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blackboards About?

The premise of Blackboards without spoilers.

Following the tragic chemical bombing of Halabja, a group of Kurdish refugees struggles to rebuild their lives amidst the devastation. The film explores their experiences, highlighting the resilience of the community and the importance of preserving Kurdish culture and language. Through their stories, the drama examines the complex relationship between personal narratives and historical truth.

Blackboards Themes & Keywords

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  • border
  • village
  • teacher
  • widow
  • contraband
  • iran
  • blackboard
  • f rated
  • title directed by female
  • mountain
  • husband wife relationship
  • wandering
+38 more
  • walnut
  • stream
  • smuggling
  • shepherd
  • rural setting
  • river
  • rifle
  • old man
  • multiplication
  • mother son relationship
  • marriage
  • lost
  • kurd
  • kidney stone
  • helicopter
  • gunfire
  • goat
  • fog
  • fear
  • dowry
  • divorce
  • chemical weapons
  • chalk
  • chalkboard
  • border crossing
  • bird
  • attack
  • war zone
  • reference to saddam hussein
  • political repression
  • nationalism
  • kurdish music
  • genocide
  • dead child
  • chemical attack
  • nomad
  • kurdistan
  • teaching
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Ratings

Blackboards Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Blackboards 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Videos

Blackboards Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Blackboards.

Trailer for "Blackboards"

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FAQ

Blackboards FAQ: Release Date, Post-Credit Scene & Ratings

Release date, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Blackboards, each answered in a sentence.

When was Blackboards released?

Blackboards was released on December 6, 2002.

How is Blackboards rated?

Blackboards has 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Does Blackboards have a post-credit scene?

No. Blackboards has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Blackboards in?

The original language of Blackboards is Kurdish.

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