Cheers arsaib4, this was on my (to do) list, good review btw. 

Nun va Goldoon (1996) - A Moment of Innocence 

Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf 

Starring Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Mirhadi Tayebi, Ali Bakhsi, Ammar Tafti 

Is it a documentary or is it a mockumentary? 

Mohsen Makhmalbaf prepares to make a film recounting a real life incident that changed his life and the lives of the other principals, 20 years before he had stabbed a policeman while trying to take his gun. Makhmalbaf served a five year sentence for the stabbing but it was a moment that stayed in his consciousness. 

The film covers the casting for the young Makhmalbaf and Mirhadi Tayebi (the policeman) and the reconstruction of the event including the lead up to it. 

So far it seems like a documentary but there are moments that seem too well set up especially concerning the feelings and thoughts of the policeman to have not been pre-planned, storming off the set etc. 

Either way it is an exceptionally well thought out and executed film, for those who find Iranian films difficult, I would suggest watching this. A great example of Iranian cinema but also an excellent example of film making. 

Highly recommended. 

Cheers Trev. 

BBFC rating 12 

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