The Need -1991
Directed by Ali Reza Davoudnejad
Ali (Ali Suri), whose father was killed in the war, insists that he work despite his mother's objections that he stay in school. After a difficult foray into construction, he gets the chance to apprentice at a print shop if he can prove himself a better fit than a rival candidate.
Color, 1 hour 21 minutes, Farsi
Original Title: Niaz
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Star Rating
Firouzan Rank # 30
Cast
| Ali Suri | Ali |
| Tarahom Fathi | Reza |
| Mohammad Reza Davoudnejad | Mansour |
| Shohreh Lorestani | Mother |
| Ezatollah Solhju Mehraban | Mashd Yadollah |
Crew
| Writer | Ali Akbar Ghazi Nezam |
| Director | Ali Reza Davoudnejad |
| Director of Photography | Hossein Maleki |
| Sound Recordist | Parviz Abnar Hossein Ghafouri Yadollah Najafi |
| Editor | Mohammad Reza Moini |
| Sound Mixer | Ahmad Kalantari Amir Hossein Khasemi |
| Music | Mohammad Reza Aligholi |
Pictures
Ali and his mother (Shohreh Lorestani) argue over his entering the workforce during a power outage.
Ali convinces his neighbor Yadollah (Ezatollah Solhju Mehraban) to take him to his construction site.
Struggling with manual labor.
All parties promised the job at the print house agree to a trial period so it can be decided who is better for the job.
Ali's rival Reza suggests the two fight after work to settle the matter.
A jogger finds the boys fighting and tries to take them to the authorities.
After the two escape from possible arrest, they become friends.
Quizzing the candidates on printmaking.
Ali sees that Reza's living situation is even worse than his own.
At his new job.
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