The Dinner Party
Synopsis
In Tehran, a perfectionist mother has planned the perfect engagement dinner party for her daughter. But when the cake is held up in the traffic of a political protest, her meticulous party begins to unravel. The film takes place entirely in the kitchen with the women, behind the scenes of the party, as their pleasantries and "tarofs" slowly crumble. Within this domestic microcosm, the power shifts begin to strangely echo those of the outside world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neda Jebelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Neda Jebelli
- Original Title
- The Dinner Party
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neda Jebelli
Neda Jebelli
Amir Hossein Khoshbin
Reza Baastani
Department Leadership Roster
Neda Jebelli
Director
Neda Jebelli
Writer
Reza Baastani
Producer
Amir Hossein Khoshbin
Director of Photography
Sara Azampanah
Production Design
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What is The Dinner Party about?
In Tehran, a perfectionist mother has planned the perfect engagement dinner party for her daughter. But when the cake is held up in the traffic of a political protest, her meticulous party begins to unravel. The film takes place entirely in the kitchen with the women, behind the scenes of the party, as their pleasantries and "tarofs" slowly crumble. Within this domestic microcosm, the power shifts begin to strangely echo those of the outside world.
Who directed The Dinner Party?
The Dinner Party was directed by Neda Jebelli.
Who stars in The Dinner Party?
The principal cast of The Dinner Party includes Nazanin Farahani, Nafiseh Zare, Shaghayegh Shourian, Pooneh Parsayi.
When was The Dinner Party released and how long is it?
The Dinner Party was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 12m.