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