Crimson Gold

Crimson Gold Persian Talaye Sorkh is a 2003 Iranian film directed by Jafar Panahi, and written by Abbas Kiarostami. The film was never distributed in Iranian theatres, because it was considered too dark. Therefore, it was not possible that Crimson Gold be considered as the Iranian entry for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2003 Oscars as it was not released in Iran.

The action flashes back to a scene two days before Husseins attempted robbery, in which Ali comes to tell Hussein that everything has been cleared for Husseins marriage to Alis sister, The Bride. A con artist, The Man in the Tea House, then joins them and expounds on the profession of pickpocketing. Hussein, naturally sensitive to his social status, is somewhat offended by the con artists automatic classification of him and Ali as mere pickpockets. However, the con artist makes one point which can be taken as something of a universal truth If you want to arrest a thief, youll have to arrest the world. Later on, Hussein and Ali attempt to enter the jewelers shop and are viciously snubbed by The Jeweler, who literally shuts the doors in their faces.That night, Hussein reports for pizza delivery duty. It appears that Hussein is also dealing with some mental stability issues relating to either his war experience, his medication, or both. His habit of not wearing a helmet while riding his motorbike is one manifestation of this. Hussein first delivers to a man on the 4th floor of a building. Since the elevators are broken, this necessitates him climbingflights of stairs. The man pays Hussein 19000 Tomans for the three pizzas which costs 18500 Tomans and tells him to keep the change. When he learns Hussein is a war buddy he gives him a lot more money, feeling sorry for him. ........

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