Baba (1989)
Inspired by the Communist president Najibullāh's grand project to bring about reconciliation with the mujahidin, the story of Baba concerns two small villages drawn into conflict by a murder, a revenge plot, and the dishonorable dealings of a spy. The villages are finally reconciled by the advice of a wise old man, Baba, who has kept out of all the quarrels that have separated everybody else by retiring to a cave. The character of Baba is based on a real hermit, Baba Firoz, who lived in a cave in Goldara surrounded by tame animals and supposedly lived to be 127 years old.
Director: Juwansher Haidary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 31, 1989
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: M. Akeem Marzi
Production: Afghan Films
Country: Afghanistan
Language: فارسی
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Juwansher Haidary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baba about?
- Inspired by the Communist president Najibullāh's grand project to bring about reconciliation with the mujahidin, the story of Baba concerns two small villages drawn into conflict by a murder, a revenge plot, and the dishonorable dealings of a spy. The villages are finally reconciled by the advice of a wise old man, Baba, who has kept out of all the quarrels that have separated everybody else by retiring to a cave. The character of Baba is based on a real hermit, Baba Firoz, who lived in a cave in Goldara surrounded by tame animals and supposedly lived to be 127 years old.
- Who directed Baba?
- Baba was directed by Juwansher Haidary.
- Who stars in Baba?
- Baba stars Salaam Tsangi, Wali Talash, Asadullah Aram, Ibrahim Tookhyan, Humayun Pais, Zarghuna Aram.
- How long is Baba?
- Baba has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Where was Baba produced?
- Baba was produced in Afghanistan.