Underplayed Gems

The Dream of Water (2016)

The Dream of Water poster
Directed by
Farhad Mehranfar
Genre
independent film
Country
Iran
Runtime
1h 35m
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A person navigates the underground step wells and desert areas of Iran. The film follows their journey through an ancient labyrinthine water system.

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What happens

The Dream of Water (in Persian : Khab-e Ab) is a 2016 Iranian drama film directed by Farhad Mehranfar. It has been shot in the desert areas of Mehriz/Yazd in Iran, and more than half of the film takes place in the underground labyrinth of ancient step wells. It premiered at the Iran International Green Film Festival (IIGFF). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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