Horror Drama
Based on a short story by Houshang Golshiri, this film centers on mysterious and chilling events that take place in a village. A group of superstitious inhabitants have erected a scarecrow for protection but soon find themselves terrorized by it. Made at the end of the Shah’s reign, the film offers a metaphorical reflection on power relations — how people create their own idols who turn around to terrorize them.
Directed by
Bahman Farmanara
Written by
Bahman Farmanara, Houshang Golshiri
Saeed Nikpour
Headmaster
Kioomars Malek Motiee
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Hossein Kasbian
Anik Shefrazian
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Mehri Mehrinia
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Abdollah
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Agha Jan Rafii
Maliheh Nazari
Sami Tahasuni
Esmail Mohammadi
Minoo Abrishami
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Nadia Khalipoor
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