First Graders

Name: First Graders
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Mohammad Dadras

1984 · 85 min · Director: Abbas Kiarostami

First Graders (1984) is a documentary, directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It stars Mohammad Dadras. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

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Cast

M Mohammad Dadras

What First Graders Is About

The documentary follows a boys’ school in Iran. The pupils have just started school. There is a master in charge of discipline. Children who break the rules are sent to his room. The man talks with them one by one. He asks his questions calmly. He is not severe. The children try to explain themselves. Some go silent, some cry. Some tell the whole thing from the start. The master speaks about honesty and friendship. The camera gives these conversations as they are. In between, the daily life of the school appears. There are scenes of the break and of the queue. The film puts the language of children at its centre. Mohammad Dadras appears in the eighty five minute documentary. It is an Iranian production Abbas Kiarostami finished in 1984.

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What is First Graders about?

The documentary follows a boys’ school in Iran. The pupils have just started school.

Where can I watch First Graders?

First Graders is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is First Graders?

First Graders runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did First Graders come out?

First Graders was released in 1984.

Who directed First Graders?

First Graders was directed by Abbas Kiarostami.

Who stars in First Graders?

First Graders stars Mohammad Dadras.

What is First Graders's rating?

First Graders holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.