Men at Work
Directed by
Mani Haghighi
Based on a story by the iconic Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, Mani Haghighi’s debut feature is an absurdist comedy and social satire in the vein of Monty Python. Four old friends, including a doctor, an engineer and two businessmen in the throes of mid-life crises, are driving back from a failed skiing trip when they encounter a strange and enormous rock stuck in the middle of the road. The men's frivolous attempt to dislodge the rock gradually disintegrates into a tale of betrayal, defeat and renewed hope.
DVD Features
Bonus short: Hold Up, directed by Madelein Olnek
Discs: 1
- "The film is perfectly enjoyable and quite hilarious...it reveals an unknown by depicting the middle class of Iran"
- "Terrific! The real pleasure here is watching the interactions of four good friends."
- "All the characters here are warm, human and convincing, and the film glides easily from the initial tone of light humor to the increasingly painful drama."
Gallery
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Film
Traverse City Film Festival
Best Film
Traverse City Film Festival
Winner
Best Screenplay
Fajr Int'l Film Festival
Best Screenplay
Fajr Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Berlin Int'l Film Festival
Berlin Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection
Singapore Int'l Film Festival
Singapore Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Moscow Int'l Film Festival
Moscow Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
High Falls Film Festival
High Falls Film Festival
Official Selection
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Portland Int'l Film Festival
Portland Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Boulder Int'l Film Festival
Boulder Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Florida Film Festival
Florida Film Festival
Official Selection
Mt. Shasta Int'l Film Festival
Mt. Shasta Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Austin Film Society
Austin Film Society
Official Selection
UCLA Iranian Film Festival
UCLA Iranian Film Festival
Official Selection
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
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