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Two Solutions for One Problem
IRAN · 1975

Two Solutions for One Problem

Abbas Kiarostami
conflict resolution childhood disputes consequences of choices cooperation vs violence problem-solving
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Synopsis

During breaktime, Dara and Nader have a fierce argument about a torn exercise book that the former has given back to the latter. There are two possible outcomes, which the film shows one after the other. One is that Dara wants to get his own back, and the two boys start a violent fight; the other is that they work together to mend the exercise book with a little glue.

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