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1984·14

First Graders

Documentary1h 25m

7.2/10

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A documentary film about a boys school in Iran. The film shows numerous, funny and moving interviews of many different young pupils of this school summoned by their superintendent for questions of discipline. The man is not severe, but clever and fair. He teaches loyalty, fellowship and righteousness to these boys. Besides these interviews, we see scenes of this school’s quotidian life.

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DirectorAbbas Kiarostami

ReleasedJun 8, 1984

StatusReleased

Original languagePersian

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide14BR

Studio

Kanoon

Cast

Mohammad Dadras

Nazem

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Criterion Channel

Reviews

2 reviews · 1 critic

1 fresh · 0 rotten

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Sarah Boslaugh

RTTheArtsStlApr 11, 2026

...uses a hidden camera to document a school day for a class of first grade boys.

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Information

Title

First Graders

Released

Jun 8, 1984

Rated

14

Region of Origin

Iran

Original Audio

Persian

Runtime

1h 25m

Status

Released

Studio

Kanoon

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish