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قصاص

The Retribution | Qiṣāṣ | قصاص

PersianAction 90 min 1971

The tale centers on the characters Muzaffar and Qasim, whose friendship is shattered due to the involvement of Tobi, the daughter of a tar woman. Muzaffar, previously known for cheating Qasim in a love competition, decides to marry Tobi, leading to a series of calamitous events. Qasim, consumed by anger, commits a heinous act while intoxicated, which results in Tobi’s tragic death by her own hand. Muzaffar, upon learning of this situation, takes a drastic step by kidnapping Qasim’s beloved son. He then proposes a chilling condition to free the child: spending one night with Qasim’s wife, Laya. This ultimatum escalates tensions between Muzaffar and Qasim, culminating in a violent confrontation that ultimately leads to Qasim’s demise. “The Retribution” delves into the dark and morally complex aspects of human nature, offering a gripping narrative and thought-provoking exploration of revenge and its consequences.

Director
Nezam Fatemi
Writer
Ahmad Najibzadeh
Cinematography
Azizollah Rafiee
Editor
Abbas Kheirkhah
Music
Morteza Hananeh
Production Company
Hesam film

Cast & Crew
Ahmed Najibzadeh, Ali Mohammad Rajaee, Firoozeh, Gholamreza Sarkoub, Googoosh, Hossein Eshraq, Mohsen Arasteh, Naser Malek Motiee, Puri Banyi