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1997 Certificate PG
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Twin girls, the daughters of a blind mother and poor father, are kept inside their home as virtual prisoners. Their father believes that they must not be exposed to the sun. A social worker attempts to persuade the family that it is in the best interests of the girls to allow them the chance to explore the outside world. Based .. Read more

Starring Zahra Naderi, Massoumeh Naderi
Director Samira Makmalbaf
Genres Drama, World Cinema

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  • Critics' reviews

    • Directed by the 18-year-old daughter of Mohsen Makhmalbaf (who wrote and edited this film), this tells the story of two... read more on Time Out

    • 47243
    • "...A dazzling piece of pure cinema... An incomparably moving experience..." (Gilbert Adair)

    • 12621
    • "...Fascinating... Keeps us thoughtful, charmed and entertained..."

    • 12622
    • "...Extraordinary... Remarkable... Wryly humourous..."

    • 12619
    • "...THE APPLE is as wondrous as it is strange..."

    • 12620
 

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