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Marriage of the Blessed (1989): Cast

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Marriage of the Blessed is a 1989 crime drama directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, starring Mahmud Bigham as Haji, Roya Nownahali and Ebrahim Abadi. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Marriage of the Blessed (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , War
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Marriage of the Blessed About?

The premise of Marriage of the Blessed without spoilers.

Haunted by severe PTSD after fighting in the Iraq war, Haji returns home unable to readjust to civilian life. His fiancée refuses to abandon him despite strong family objections, and together they confront both familial pressure and state authority, striving to claim the freedom to shape their own future.

Marriage of the Blessed Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • film crew on screen
  • islamic communism
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • newspaper editor
  • imam
  • director cameo
  • islamic extremism
  • islamic revolution
  • religious propaganda
  • hijab
  • religious fundamentalist
  • religious fanatic
+30 more
  • war aftermath
  • psychiatric hospital
  • women's rights
  • wealth
  • trauma
  • tehran iran
  • surrealism
  • shell shock
  • poverty
  • politics
  • photo exhibit
  • muslim
  • memory
  • lebanon
  • islam
  • iranian
  • iranian soldier
  • iranian revolution
  • injustice
  • flashback
  • famine
  • family relationships
  • bourgeoisie
  • africa
  • iran
  • iraq iran war
  • photojournalist
  • war veteran
  • photographer
  • wedding
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Cast & crew

Marriage of the Blessed Cast & Characters

Mahmud Bigham leads the cast as Haji, with Roya Nownahali and Ebrahim Abadi. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mohsen Makhmalbaf

More films directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf: Marghe and Her Mother, Scream of the Ants, Sex & Philosophy and Kandahar.

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Marriage of the Blessed Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Marriage of the Chosen” and “Arousi-ye Khouban”.

Also known as
  • Marriage of the Chosen
  • Arousi-ye Khouban

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FAQ

Marriage of the Blessed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Marriage of the Blessed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Marriage of the Blessed?

Marriage of the Blessed runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Marriage of the Blessed released?

Marriage of the Blessed was released on February 1, 1989.

Who directed Marriage of the Blessed?

Marriage of the Blessed was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

More films by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Who is in the cast of Marriage of the Blessed?

Marriage of the Blessed stars Mahmud Bigham as Haji, Roya Nownahali and Ebrahim Abadi, among 4 credited actors.

Does Marriage of the Blessed have a post-credit scene?

No. Marriage of the Blessed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Marriage of the Blessed in?

The original language of Marriage of the Blessed is Persian.

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