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When You Hear the Bells

Au bruit des clochettes2016

Overview

In Afghanistan, "batchas" are young male prostitutes who live under the protection of a master in a house where they are trained to dance dressed as girls for a men's audience. Veteran dancer Saman starts worrying when he sees Bijane, the new recruit, who has been chosen to replace him. Despite his jealousy, he must initiate Bijane into the art of the Batcha dancing.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 24, 2016
Original language
Persian
Spoken languages
Persian
Countries
France, Tunisia
Cinematography
Éric Devin
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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