Milkan

Colour, 35 mm
Iran, 2002, 30 min
Section: Documentary Competition

Synopsis

During the springtime, the Gooran, Ghokhani and Banzardeh tribes settle in Dalahou, lying in the northern part of the Iranian mountains of Zagros. This lightly mystical documentary depicts certain aspects of tribal life, where all responsibility is placed on the women. Whatever time is left after building the shelter, ensuring their subsistence and looking after the children, is wholly devoted to rituals.

About the director

Mino Kiani  (1962, Kermanshah, Iran) studied acting at Tehran university. She has been working in theatre since 1982. In 1983 and 1988 she won Best Actress at the theatre festival in Fajr in Iran. She has also worked on a number of film projects.