Mobarak

Feb 11 2017 N/A 1h 20m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy

In this modern adaptation of the ancient Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic drama, the puppets set out in search of Rostam, an ancient hero who was abducted. After great hardship they rescue ancient heroes’ puppets that are facing crisis due to a conspiracy by modern robot toys’. Adopting a frame story structure, the film unfolds tales of the puppets appearing in the puppet show in several different layers. Narratively, on one axis it attempts a modernized restoration of the traditional puppet show, on the verge of disappearing, while on the other axis it awakens the ancient spirit of the times, through all the ancient heroes on parade. Tradition and modernity, heroes and villains are not opponents, but harmonize in the film. The puppet shows begin with rap and dance, and actual images and animation are intertwined. Fantasy and reality co-exist in this interesting work in which all the great Iranian heroes appear. Ultimately, it is a heart-warming film that shows harmony and love.

Plot

An old man is a story teller and uses some dolls from Shahnameh's characters for his job. He has a grand daughter Golpari who is not like him at all. Essi Palang the owner of the toy store decides to steal the dolls but they become alive and together with Golpari they begin a funny adventure.

Written by

Behrouz Vaseghi

Directed by

Mohammadreza Najafi

Cast

Elnaz Shakerdoost, Manoochehr Azar, Manuchehr Azari

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Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
104
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA