The Bread and Alley (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, The Bread and Alley is a drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Returning from an errand to buy bread, a boy finds a menacing dog blocking his way through the alley he must go down to get home. Frightened by the dog's barking, he asks various passers-by for help but no-one pays him any attention, and he must find a solution all by himself: he throws the dog a piece of bread and, while the animal is devouring it, he continues on his way home.
Who’s in it. The Bread and Alley stars Reza Hashemi and Mehdi Shahravanfar.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bread and Alley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bread and Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bread and Alley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bread and Alley (1970)?
- In US, The Bread and Alley is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bread and Alley worth watching?
- The Bread and Alley holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bread and Alley?
- The Bread and Alley stars Reza Hashemi and Mehdi Shahravanfar.
- When was The Bread and Alley released?
- The Bread and Alley was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.