Abbas Kiarostami provides another powerful mediation on life. A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii, is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of his plan. 

Part of our celebration of Cannes darlings, including Palme D'or nominees and winners.

With a special introduction and discussion with Cinema Studies Professor Emeritus, Suranjan Ganguly.