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8.8/10   858 votes
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Director:
Kamal Tabrizi
Writer:
Peyman Ghassemkhani (writer)
Release Date:
April 2004 (Iran) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Reza is a petty thief who escapes jail by posing as a mullah. When he has to stay in disguise longer than he expected... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins more
User Comments:
Excellent movie! Hilarious and powerful. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Lizard (International: English title) (USA)
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Runtime:
115 min
Country:
Iran
Language:
Persian
Color:
Color
Certification:
UK:12A
Company:
Faradis more

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The movie was shown for 2 weeks in Iranian theaters, but was quickly pulled since it was deemed too insolent towards Islamic clerics. more

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21 out of 24 people found the following comment useful:-
Excellent movie! Hilarious and powerful., 30 August 2004
9/10
Author: ridwane from Connecticut, USA

I had the chance of watching this excellent movie yesterday at the Montreal World Film Festival. This is the second Iranian film that I've seen (the first was 'Taste of Cherry') and I'm enchanted.

This is the story of a thief who has an extraordinary agility at climbing walls just like a lizard (Marmoulak), his escape from prison, and his redemption. To hide his identity, he becomes a mullah (Muslim religious scholar) and improvises as best as he can. The dialogs on theology and Muslim daily life are funny, yet very powerful. This excellent movie is not only a slap to the ruling clergy in Iran, but also a slap to religious fundamentalism of any faith.

The acting is very good. The 'Mullah' role is performed beautifully and the Lizard gives the Mullah the right dose of authority and charisma while remaining a very down-to-earth person. I enjoyed every minute. This is a movie that I'll be delighted to watch again.

Highly recommended. 9/10

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