Gabbeh(1996)
گبه
Life is Colour. Love is Colour.
Gabbeh Synopsis
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Gabbeh (1996) is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, released on June 26, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami and Rogheih Moharami. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Writers:
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf
- Producers:
- Khalil Daroudchi, Khalil Daroudchi
- Cinematographer:
- Mahmoud Kalari
- Composer:
- Hossein Alizadeh
- Production:
- Sanaye Dasti, MK2 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Gabbeh (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gabbeh before you stream it.
Gabbeh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shaghayeh Djodat
as Gabbeh
- Abbas Sayah
Abbas Sayah
as Uncle
- Hossein Moharami
Hossein Moharami
as Old Man
- Rogheih Moharami
Rogheih Moharami
as Old Woman
- Parvaneh Ghalandari
Parvaneh Ghalandari
Key crew
Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, produced by Khalil Daroudchi and Khalil Daroudchi.
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Gabbeh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings.
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Gabbeh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gabbeh online?
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Gabbeh (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gabbeh?
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The main cast of Gabbeh (1996) includes Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami, Rogheih Moharami and Parvaneh Ghalandari. The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gabbeh released?
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Gabbeh was released on June 26, 1996 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Gabbeh worth watching?
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Gabbeh (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gabbeh?
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Yes. The official Gabbeh trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.