The Cyclist (1989)
The wife of Nasim, an Afghan immigrant in Iran, is gravely ill. He needs money to pay for her care, but his day labor digging wells does not pay enough. A friend connects Nasim to a two-bit promoter who sells tickets to watch Nasim ride a bicycle continuously for a week. The promoter brings in sick and aged spectators, haranguing them to find hope in Nasim's strength. Aided by his son, who feeds him as he rides, Nasim grinds out the days and shivering nights. Local officials believe this may be a plot and Nasim may be a spy; they try to sabotage him as do those who bet he won't finish the week. Will desperation alone get Nasim the money? Is any triumph an illusion?
Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: February 1, 1989
Cast
- Mahshid Afsharzadeh - Gypsy Woman
- Firouz Kiani - Motorcyclist
- Samira Makhmalbaf
- Mohammadreza Maleki - Jomeh
- Esmail Soltanian - Showman
- Moharram Zaynalzadeh - Nasim
Screenplay
Music: Majid Entezami
Cinematography: Ali Reza Zarrindast
Editing: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Production: Bonyad Mostazafan
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Keywords
immigrant, afghanistan, motorcycle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cyclist about?
- The wife of Nasim, an Afghan immigrant in Iran, is gravely ill. He needs money to pay for her care, but his day labor digging wells does not pay enough. A friend connects Nasim to a two-bit promoter who sells tickets to watch Nasim ride a bicycle continuously for a week. The promoter brings in sick and aged spectators, haranguing them to find hope in Nasim's strength. Aided by his son, who feeds him as he rides, Nasim grinds out the days and shivering nights. Local officials believe this may be a plot and Nasim may be a spy; they try to sabotage him as do those who bet he won't finish the week. Will desperation alone get Nasim the money? Is any triumph an illusion?
- Who directed The Cyclist?
- The Cyclist was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
- Who stars in The Cyclist?
- The Cyclist stars Mahshid Afsharzadeh, Firouz Kiani, Samira Makhmalbaf, Mohammadreza Maleki, Esmail Soltanian, Moharram Zaynalzadeh.
- How long is The Cyclist?
- The Cyclist has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Cyclist?
- The Cyclist is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cyclist produced?
- The Cyclist was produced in Iran.