The Merry-Go-Round (film)

The Merry-Go-Round is a 1981 Iranian drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. It marks his first feature film and is considered part of his earlier, more ideologically driven work. The film explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the exploitation of the working class within the context of post-revolutionary Iran. The plot revolves around a struggling family and their attempts to make ends meet, highlighting the disparities between the wealthy and the impoverished. Makhmalbaf utilizes a realistic and often bleak portrayal of everyday life to critique societal structures and the human condition.