Metri Shisho Nim : A Gripping Iranian Crime Drama"
Description: "Discover '6.5 Meters,' a compelling 150-minute film that seamlessly blends the genres of crime and social drama. Penned and directed by Saeed Roustayi, this 2018 Iranian production features a stellar cast, including Peyman Maadi, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Farhad Aslani, and Parinaz Izadifar. Premiering at the 37th Fajr Film Festival, the movie achieved acclaim, earning the Crystal Simorgh for Best Film based on audience votes. With a record-breaking viewership of over 2.16 million, '6.5 Meters' emerged as the most-watched non-comedic film of the 80s and 90s solar decades.
Following the success of 'Avalanche' in 2015, '6.5 Meters' marks the second collaboration between Roustayi, Mohammadzadeh, Izadifar, and Maadi. Notably, the film was nominated for the 2022 César Award for Best Foreign Language Film in France.
Plot Summary: The narrative revolves around a group of undercover narcotics officers led by Samad (Peyman Maadi), on a mission to apprehend Tehran's notorious glass dealer, Naser Khakzad (Navid Mohammadzadeh).
Film Inspiration: The film draws its name from a poignant moment in the drug trafficking case involving Naser Khakzad. In a gripping courtroom scene, he recounts the purchase of his brother's shroud, measuring 6.5 meters."
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