What is Taste of Cherry?
Taste of Cherry is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 1997
- Studios
- Kanoon, Kiarostami Foundation, CiBy 2000
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Taste of Cherry is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Kanoon, Kiarostami Foundation, CiBy 2000. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Tehran man searches for someone to bury him after he ends his life.”
- Thought‑provoking exploration of mortality
- Minimalist narrative set in Tehran
- Focused character study
- Deliberately slow pacing may challenge some viewers
- Heavy subject matter may be distressing
Watch it if you appreciate slow, philosophical dramas about mortality.
The film deals with suicide and existential themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main premise of the film?
A middle‑aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii, intends to kill himself and looks for someone to bury him after his death.
Who does Badii encounter in his search?
He meets various people, including a Muslim student and a man who agrees to help for money.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
How has the film been received by viewers on Kinobox?
It holds a 68% rating on the Kinobox website.