Underplayed Gems

Downpour (1972)

Downpour poster
Original title
رگبار
Directed by
Bahram Beyzai
Genre
drama film, comedy film, romance film
Country
Iran
Runtime
2h 08m
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 16 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A teacher named Mr. Hekmati arrives in a new town to work at a local school. He tries to connect with the students and townspeople while also seeking a romantic partner.

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What happens

Downpour (Persian: رگبار, translit. Ragbār) is a 1972 Iranian black and white movie directed by Bahram Bayzai. It follows the teacher Mr. Hekmati who moves to a new town and attempts to integrate with the new environment. It focuses on his efforts to improve the school he teaches at, his relationships with others in the community and his attempts to find love. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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