

Gabbeh (1996)
گبه
Overview
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Where to watch Gabbeh
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Italy | iWonder Full | — | — |
| Türkiye | MUBI | — | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Gabbeh in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Gabbeh about?
An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan. Gabbeh is a Drama, Mystery, Romance movie, released on 1996-06-26, runtime 72 minutes.
Is Gabbeh worth watching?
TMDB users rate Gabbeh 6.7 out of 10 from 62 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Gabbeh?
In Italy, Gabbeh streams on iWonder Full. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Cast
- Shaghayeh Djodat as Gabbeh
- Abbas Sayah as Uncle
- Hossein Moharami as Old Man
- Rogheih Moharami as Old Woman
- Parvaneh Ghalandari
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Gabbeh on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.