"Det" Means Girl (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, "Det" Means Girl is a notable film directed by Abolfazl Jalili.
What it’s about. This award-winning drama from Iran stars Hossein Saki as Shuan, a young man who supports himself as a cook and a security guard. Shuan's father (Nabi Jalilian) arrives one day with his daughter Balut (Zeinab Barbandi) in tow. Balut is crippled by paralysis and in poor health, and Father hopes that with Shuan's help they can find medical treatment that will restore Balut to health. However, with their meager financial resources, Shuan and his father are unable to do much for Balut; when the scientific treatments at their disposal fail to do the job, they resort to magic, and eventually prayer and sacrifice, in hopes of saving Balut's life. Det Means Girl was screened in competition at the 1995 Venice Film Festival, where it won a special prize for "its acute view of life in Iran."
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, "Det" Means Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch "Det" Means Girl page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch "Det" Means Girl (1994)?
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- Is "Det" Means Girl worth watching?
- "Det" Means Girl holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was "Det" Means Girl released?
- "Det" Means Girl was released in 1994.