Seventy Thirty
Haftad Si (فیلم هفتاد سی)Seventy Thirty is an Iranian social comedy directed by Bahram Afshari, written by Hamzeh Salehi, and produced by Seyed Ebrahim Aamerian. The film marks Afshari’s feature-directing debut and combines humor with themes of poverty, mortality, friendship, and the pursuit of sudden wealth.
Story
Barat and Parviz are two financially struggling friends who dream of escaping their difficult circumstances. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Ya’ghoob, an elderly man they know, wins a valuable lottery prize.
The situation initially appears to be the solution to everyone’s problems. However, Ya’ghoob must remain alive long enough to complete the official process and collect his winnings. When a doctor warns that he may not have much time left, Barat and Parviz become determined to protect him.
Their efforts create a growing series of misunderstandings, desperate plans, and comic encounters. While the friends hope to receive a share of the money, they must also deal with Ya’ghoob’s relatives and other people interested in his unexpected fortune.
Behind its humorous situations, the film examines how financial pressure can influence relationships and moral choices. It asks whether sudden wealth can truly solve life’s problems or simply create new ones.
Cast and Production
Bahram Afshari appears as Barat, alongside Hootan Shakiba as Parviz and Siavash Tahmoures as Ya’ghoob. The cast also includes Sadaf Espahbodi, Elahe Hesari, Mehdi Hosseini-Nia, Nahid Moslemi, and Hossein Pakdel.
Why Watch it?
The movie offers an energetic combination of friendship, family conflict, and situational comedy. Its unusual lottery premise and performances by well-known Iranian actors make it an entertaining choice for viewers who enjoy popular comedies with an underlying social theme.