The Spring
چشمه
Synopsis
A man who has fallen in love with a young woman discovers that she is the wife of his friend. When he realizes the woman's affection for a young libertine with whom she is secretly meeting in an abandoned house, he commits suicide. When the local women, out of jealousy, expose her, she also ends her life. Her husband buries her body in the abandoned bathhouse. The young libertine, driven to madness, wanders into the desert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
1st Tehran International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arby Ovanessian
- Screenplay & Story
- Arby Ovanessian, Mkrtich Armen
- Original Title
- چشمه
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- National Iranian Radio and Television (NIRT)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arby Ovanessian
Arby Ovanessian, Mkrtich Armen
Department Leadership Roster
Arby Ovanessian
Director
Arby Ovanessian
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spring
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What is The Spring about?
A man who has fallen in love with a young woman discovers that she is the wife of his friend. When he realizes the woman's affection for a young libertine with whom she is secretly meeting in an abandoned house, he commits suicide. When the local women, out of jealousy, expose her, she also ends her life. Her husband buries her body in the abandoned bathhouse. The young libertine, driven to madness, wanders into the desert.
Who directed The Spring?
The Spring was directed by Arby Ovanessian.
Who stars in The Spring?
The principal cast of The Spring includes Arman, Mahtaj Nojoomi, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Parviz Pourhosseini, Fakhri Pazooki.
When was The Spring released and how long is it?
The Spring was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.