Now that the Bush administration has set its eyes on Iran, it’s a good idea for us to learn something about the people it’s thinking about bombing. This film, a satire about a hapless cat burglar, gives us a few clues about our friends in the Middle East. For one thing, they have a wicked sense of humor. When the burglar escapes from prison disguised as a cleric, he finds himself forced to continue to live the mullah life. That includes giving sermons, and his bizarre, off-the-cuff speechifying, which covers everything from sex to Pulp Fiction, wins him a rabid and highly annoying group of followers that he just can’t shake. We do know the real Islamic clergy lack humor, because those holy killjoys pressured the government into banning this hugely popular film in Iran. So see it here. 309 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-331-3134
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