Men at Work

Directed by Mani Haghighi

Film Movement

2006

75 Minutes

Iran

Farsi

Comedy

Not Rated

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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.

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DVD Features

Bonus short: Hold Up, directed by Madelein Olnek

Discs: 1

Highest Rating
"The film is perfectly enjoyable and quite hilarious...it reveals an unknown by depicting the middle class of Iran"

Christopher Campbell, Cinematical
Highest Rating
"Terrific! The real pleasure here is watching the interactions of four good friends."

Time Out Chicago
Highest Rating
"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."

Michael Wilmington, The Chicago Tribune

Awards & Recognition

Winner
Best Film
Traverse City Film Festival

Winner
Best Screenplay
Fajr Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Tribeca Film Festival

Official Selection
Singapore Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Moscow Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
High Falls Film Festival

Official Selection
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Portland Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Boulder Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Florida Film Festival

Official Selection
Mt. Shasta Int'l Film Festival

Official Selection
Austin Film Society

Official Selection
UCLA Iranian Film Festival

Official Selection
Cleveland Museum of Art

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