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Movie Info

Release Date: September 28, 1997
Runtime: 99 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $120,000
Revenue: $10,923
Original Language: Persian
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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83%
Tomatometer
80
80/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
691 votes
7.7/10
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43,526 votes
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Taste of Cherry

1997

"Seeking connection in a world of silence."

Also known as: 🇫🇷 FR: Le Goût de la cerise? 🇰🇷 KO: 체리향기? 🇷🇴 RO: Gustul cireselor 🇳🇴 NO: Smaken av kirsebær? 🇮🇷 FA: Ta'm e guilass? All international titles (6) →
Drama 99 min 7.7/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $120,000
Revenue: $10,923
Profit -$-109,077
ROI -90.9% (0.1x)

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Keywords

#suicide 75 #depression 37 #muslim 14 #life and death 11 #nihilism 10 #self-harm 9 #suicidal thoughts 4 #talking 3 #teheran (tehran), iran 3 #desperation 3 #hopelessness 3 #construction site 2 #grave digging 2 #koran 2 #driving 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Taste of Cherry

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  • The film was shot on location in Tehran, showcasing the city's architecture and urban landscape, which contributes significantly to the film's contemplative mood.

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  • Homayoun Ershadi, who plays Mr. Badii, was a relatively unknown actor at the time of filming, and Kiarostami chose him for his naturalistic performance style.

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  • The use of long takes and minimal dialogue in 'Taste of Cherry' emphasizes the themes of solitude and existential contemplation, reflecting Kiarostami's unique directorial style.

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  • The final scene of the film, where the audience hears the sound of a spade hitting the ground, leaves the protagonist's fate ambiguous, inviting viewers to interpret the ending in various ways.

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  • The film's exploration of suicide and existential themes has drawn comparisons to other Iranian films, particularly the works of directors like Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who also explore deep philosophical questions.

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  • During filming, Kiarostami faced challenges with traffic in Tehran, which led to creative decisions regarding the pacing and shot composition, ultimately enhancing the film's reflective tone.

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