First Graders
At a glance
First Graders is an 85-minute documentary film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Released in 1984, it follows a group of first graders through a day at school, observed by a hidden camera. The film is in Persian and comes from Iran. Its focus is the children's experience in a school setting, with the camera observing their day rather than presenting a broader subject description in the listed facts. Viewers can use those details to decide whether they are looking for a documentary centered on childhood, classroom life, or Kiarostami's documentary work. The film's listed release date is January 1, 1984, and its genre is documentary film.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in children’s lives at school, Persian-language documentaries, or Abbas Kiarostami’s work.
What is good
- Follows first graders through a school day
- 85-minute runtime
- Persian-language film
- Directed by Abbas Kiarostami
What to know first
- Uses a hidden-camera approach
Verdict
First Graders offers a school-day documentary centered on young pupils. Its 85-minute runtime and Persian language are useful details for viewers considering it.
Details
- Year
- 1984wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 85 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Abbas Kiarostamiwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Iranwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0086923wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q3234879· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Graders· checked 2 Oct 2026