The Traveller (1974 film)

The Traveler
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami
Written by Abbas Kiarostami
Distributed by The Criterion Collection (R1 DVD, accompanied with Close-Up)
Release date(s) Iran 1974
Running time 71 min.
Country Iran
Language Persian

The Traveler (Persian: مسافر, Mosāfer) is a 1974 Iranian drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami that tells the story of Hassan Darabi, a troublesome, amoral 10-year-old boy in a small Iranian town. He wishes to see the Iran national football team play an important match in Tehran. In order to achieve that, he scams his friends and neighbors. After a number of adventures, he finally reaches Tehran stadium at the time of the match. The film addresses the boy's determination in his goal and his indifference to the effects of his actions on other people, particularly those who are closest to him. In its element, the film is an examination of human behavior and the balance of right and wrong.

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