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گبه

  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Romance
Confirmed1996-06-266.77.0Trakt

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 is a 1996 Iranian drama that weaves together magical realism and romance through the story of an elderly couple cleaning a traditional rug. When a young woman mysteriously emerges to help them, the rug's intricate patterns come alive, revealing a timeless tale of courtship and clan history. The film is now available to watch.

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Available in: United Kingdom · GG · Ireland · South Korea · United States

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Available to stream in South Korea— but not in United States.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1997-06-25

Limited theatrical in United States · Rated NR

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Trailer for "Gabbeh"

YouTube · 2008-11-12
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When was Gabbeh released?

Gabbeh was released on June 26, 1996.

What is Gabbeh about?

The film centers on an elderly couple cleaning their gabbeh (a traditional handwoven rug) when a young woman mysteriously appears to help them. Through the rug's design, a romantic story unfolds about the young woman's courtship by a stranger from her clan.

What genres does Gabbeh belong to?

Gabbeh is a drama that blends mystery and romance elements, using magical realism to connect the present-day couple with the rug's historical narrative.

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