The Cow
The story begins by showcasing the close relationship between a middle-aged Iranian villager Masht Hassan and his beloved cow. Hassan is married but has no children. His only valuable property is a cow that he cherishes as the only cow in the village. When Hassan must leave the village for a short time, the pregnant cow is found dead in the barn. Hassan's fellow villagers fear his reaction and cover up the evidence of the death and tell him upon his return that his cow has run away. The Cow won great acclaim at the Venice Film Festival after being smuggled out of Iran in 1971. It was twice voted the best Iranian film ever made by a survey of Iranian critics.
Year: 1969
Genre: Drama, African & Middle Eastern
Country: Iran
Director: Dariush Mehrjui
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
8.1/10
Location in store: Foreign (Africa & Middle East)
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