Hafez
حافظ
Synopsis
A young man named Shamsadin (Mehdi Moradi) receives the title of Hafez, bestowed only on those who memorize the Koran, and is sent to teach it to Nabat (Aso), the overseas-raised daughter of a religious leader. Although they never see each other's faces, feelings of love grow between them as they read the holy book. Unable to contain his feelings for Nabat, Hafez breaks his vows as a holy man by composing a poem to her, and is thrown out of her father's house and forced to relinquish his title. Then Nabat is forced to marry another man. Will the two ever be able to meet again?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abolfazl Jalili
- Screenplay & Story
- Abolfazl Jalili
- Original Title
- حافظ
- Country of Origin
- Iran, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bitters End, First Film Milad
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What is Hafez about?
A young man named Shamsadin (Mehdi Moradi) receives the title of Hafez, bestowed only on those who memorize the Koran, and is sent to teach it to Nabat (Aso), the overseas-raised daughter of a religious leader. Although they never see each other's faces, feelings of love grow between them as they read the holy book. Unable to contain his feelings for Nabat, Hafez breaks his vows as a holy man by composing a poem to her, and is thrown out of her father's house and forced to relinquish his title. Then Nabat is forced to marry another man. Will the two ever be able to meet again?
Who directed Hafez?
Hafez was directed by Abolfazl Jalili.
Who stars in Hafez?
The principal cast of Hafez includes Kumiko Aso, Mehdi Morady, Mehdi Negahban.
When was Hafez released and how long is it?
Hafez was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.