A Moment of Innocence (1997)

A semi-autobiographical account of an incident in Makhmalbaf's life when, as a 17-year-old, he stabbed a policeman at a protest rally. Two decades later, he tracks down the policeman he injured in an attempt to make amends.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

What to watch after A Moment of Innocence

• Taste of Cherry (1997) — Same feel: philosophical, reflective
• September 11 (2002) — Two steps away in the credits
• Dil Se.. (1998)
• Close-Up (1990) — Same feel: philosophical, reflective
• Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998) — Same feel: reflective, dramatic
• There Is No Evil (2020) — Same subject: marriage proposal