Boycott (film)
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Boycott is a 1985 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
, set in pre-revolutionary Iran. The film tells the story of a young man named Valeh (Majid Majidi
) who is sentenced to death for his communist tendencies. It is widely believed that the film is based on Makhmalbaf's own experiences. The actor Ardalan Shoja Kaveh
starred in this film.
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf is an Iranian film director, writer, editor, and producer. During 2007 he was the president of Asian Film Academy.Makhmalbaf's films have been widely presented in international film festivals in the past ten years. The multi-award-winning director, belongs to the new wave...
, set in pre-revolutionary Iran. The film tells the story of a young man named Valeh (Majid Majidi
Majid Majidi
Majid Majidi is an internationally and critically acclaimed Iranian film director, film producer, and screenwriter. Majidi's films have touched on many themes and genres and he has won many international awards.-Biography:...
) who is sentenced to death for his communist tendencies. It is widely believed that the film is based on Makhmalbaf's own experiences. The actor Ardalan Shoja Kaveh
Ardalan Shoja Kaveh
Ardalan Shoja Kaveh, born on 1963 in Birjand , is an Iranian actor. He has worked with Mohsen Makhmalbaf, the film was called Boycott, originally Baykot. Shoja Kaveh is also a famous television actor and has starred in various sit-coms such as Char Khooneh, a very successful Iranian...
starred in this film.