---
title: "Baran"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/baran-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43774
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Baran (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/baran-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Baran is a 2001 drama and romance film directed by Majid Majidi, based on an original script by the director. The movie is set during recent times on a building site in present-day Tehran, where many Afghan refugees live on the outskirts of the city.

The film follows Lateef, a 17-year-old Turkish worker who is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both of their lives in a story that explores a journey of sacrificing one's own identity for love.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenage worker's life changes when a secret is revealed on a Tehran building site."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Majid Majidi based on his original script.
- Explores the lives of Afghan refugees living on the outskirts of Tehran.
- Features a narrative centered on Lateef, a 17-year-old Turkish worker.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not list specific reasons to skip the film.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is classified as a drama and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #iranian-cinema, #building-site, #afghan-refugees, #drama-romance, #secret-revelation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Baran?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources, though it is listed as available to rent or buy.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 2001 drama and romance film directed by Majid Majidi set against the backdrop of Afghan refugees in Tehran.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Majid Majidi, who also wrote the original script.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Baran — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43774)
- [Baran (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233841/fullcredits/)
- [Baran (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baran_(film))
- [Baran (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43774/cast)
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- [Baran (film) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baran_(film))

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