Agol

Directed by: Majid Movasseghi
Length: 20 minutes
Category: Short
Country: Iran
Year of production: 2010
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Synopsis

This fictionalized account of the Russian invasion of Iran details a moral dilemma faced by an Iranian soldier.

Set in early 20th century, tells the story of humanity and generosity destroyed within a merciless unjust society. A woman in self defense kills a soldier who is about to rape her. Her husband claims the act and thus is arrested. Another soldier who witnessed the event helps the couple escape, but he is hanged in their place.