Taste of Cherry, the first Iranian film to win the prestigious Palme d’Or, is an austere and emotionally layered meditation on life, death, and personal choice. The film follows the enigmatic Mr. Badii (Homayoun Ershadi), who drives through the hilly outskirts of Tehran searching for someone willing to bury him after he ends his own life—a request forbidden under Islam.
Through extended conversations with a soldier, a seminarian, and a taxidermist, the film explores contrasting perspectives on mortality and the value of existence. Combining realistic observation with fable-like simplicity, Taste of Cherry invites viewers to reflect on the unexamined corners of everyday life and the universal questions that quietly define human experience.
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Director: Abbas Kiarostami
Actors: Abdol Hossain Bagheri, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari, Homayoun Ershadi, Mir Hossein Noori
Producers: Abbas Kiarostami, Colbert Clark
Studio: The Criterion Collection
Number of Discs: 1
ASIN: B0875F4QH4
Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.6 ounces
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| New 4K Digital Restoration | Presented with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack for superior clarity. |
| Project (1997 Sketch Film) | A 39-minute film created by Abbas Kiarostami with his son Bahman Kiarostami. |
| New Interview with Hamid Naficy | Insightful discussion with the respected Iranian film scholar. |
| Rare 1997 Interview with Abbas Kiarostami | Conducted by Iranian film scholar Jamsheed Akrami. |
| Trailer | Original theatrical trailer included. |
| New English Subtitle Translation | Updated and refined subtitle translation. |
| Booklet Essay | Features an analytical essay by critic A. S. Hamrah. |