170 years after its founding, the Baha'i faith draws youth to its gardens in Haifa, where an Iranian filmmaker and his son examine its teachings.
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170 years after its founding, the Baha'i faith draws youth to its gardens in Haifa, where an Iranian filmmaker and his son examine its teachings.
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At the Bahá'í gardens in Haifa, Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf and his son engage with the teachings of the Bahá'í faith, which originated in Iran 170 years ago. While the father contemplates how this peaceful religion might ease tensions between Iran and Israel, particularly regarding nuclear issues, his son questions whether any faith can truly prevent conflict. Their differing views create a rift as they navigate their own paths toward understanding religion and peace.
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- See the Baháʼí gardens in Haifa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meet diverse cast members from Papua New Guinea and Canada.
- Find out about the first Iranian film shot in Israel since 1979.
Did You Know
- The Gardener premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2012.
- The film won the Best Documentary award from Beirut International Film Festival.
- It has been shown in more than 20 film festivals worldwide.
- The script was added to the Library of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Who directed The Gardener?
The Gardener was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
What awards did The Gardener win?
The Gardener won the Best Documentary award from the Beirut International Film Festival and the special Maverick Award at the Motovun Film Festival in Croatia.
Where was The Gardener filmed?
Filming locations for The Gardener include the Baha'i Gardens in Haifa, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, and various cities in Papua New Guinea.
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