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Desiderium (1977)

Original title: سوته دلان

1977-11-24 · 2h 0m · FA
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Desiderium lyrically charts the hapless loves of a three brother: Majid, they young handicapped brother with a deformed head falls in love with Aghdas, a prostitute hired by his eldest brother Habib to entertain him, not knowing the truth about her profession. Karim, the middle brother is so infatuated with a quail that he almost completely ignores his wife and her emotions. Habib himself is in love with Foroogh, a tailor lady who lives with them, while his sense of responsibility about Majid keeps him from requiting her affections.

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Ali HatamiDirector, Writer

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Behrouz VossoughiBehrouz VossoughiMajid DokalehJamshid MashayekhiJamshid MashayekhiHabib Agha Zoroof-chiFakhri KhorvashFakhri KhorvashForough ZamanShohreh AghdashlooShohreh AghdashlooAghdasAkbar MeshkinAkbar MeshkinPharmacistRogheyeh Chehreh-AzadRogheyeh Chehreh-AzadMajid's MotherSaeed NikpourSaeed NikpourKarimJahangir ForouharJahangir ForouharDoctorMinoo AbrishamiMinoo AbrishamiThe ToutAtash KhayyerAtash KhayyerZinat al SadatSaeed AmirsoleimaniSaeed AmirsoleimaniEsfandiar MavandadiEsfandiar Mavandadi

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference485485Actor preference62036 · 476378 · 476375

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Frequently asked questions about Desiderium

What is Desiderium about?

Desiderium lyrically charts the hapless loves of a three brother: Majid, they young handicapped brother with a deformed head falls in love with Aghdas, a prostitute hired by his eldest brother Habib to entertain him, not knowing the truth about her profession. Karim, the middle brother is so infatuated with a quail that he almost completely ignores his wife and her emotions. Habib himself is in love with Foroogh, a tailor lady who lives with them, while his sense of responsibility about Majid keeps him from requiting her affections.

How long is Desiderium?

Desiderium has a runtime of 120 minutes.