The Adventure of the Married Couple

The Adventure of the Married Couple

The Adventure of the Married Couple

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The Adventure of the Married Couple

2013

0h 11m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Trapped in daily repetition, between the frenetic sound of a glass bottle factory and the guarding of a shed filled with naked mannequins, a young couple meets at evenings. They eat without looking at each other, not even speaking. The Adventure of the Married Couple (Based on a story written by Italo Calvino) is a poetic variation on the daily routine in black and white.

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Anahita Iravani

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Mohammad Akhari

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