Aldiyae
Aldiyae

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Aldiyae

1971
Movie
90 min
Arabic

(Wajih) loves the young journalist (Nahid) the nurse, and a bitter struggle arises between (Wajih) and (Sami) because of the press campaign he is waging against him, so he tries to buy him with money and does not succeed, and he tries to kidnap him without changing anything, until he decides to kidnap (Nahid) Habiba (Wajih).

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Mohammad Reza AslaniGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A woman, haunted by visions and driven by a mysterious past, navigates a surreal and fragmented reality. As she searches for answers, she encounters enigmatic characters and increasingly bizarre situations. The film blurs the lines between dream and reality, memory and hallucination, as the protagonist grapples with her own identity and a hidden trauma.

Critical Reception

Aldiyae is considered a landmark of Iranian New Wave cinema, praised for its innovative and poetic visual style. Critics often highlight its psychological depth and ambiguous narrative, which invites multiple interpretations. While challenging for some audiences due to its abstract nature, it is widely recognized for its artistic merit and Aslani's distinct directorial vision.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dreamlike atmosphere and visual poetry.

  • Recognized as an influential work of Iranian New Wave cinema.

  • Its ambiguous narrative is seen as both a strength and a point of challenge for viewers.

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Fun Fact

Mohammad Reza Aslani, the director of Aldiyae, was also a celebrated poet, and this background is often cited as influencing the film's lyrical and metaphorical qualities.

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