Son of the Mullah
Synopsis
In 2019, the multi-awarded filmmaker Nahid Persson Sarvestani (My Stolen Revolution, Prostitution Behind the Veil) filmed the Iranian journalist based in France Roholla Zam, who exposed the Iranian regime money laundering. Months later, Rohollah was lured by moles to Iraq and kidnapped to Iran. After 14 months in prison, he was executed.
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Son of the Mullah - Trailer - Biopremiär 1 september 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nahid Persson Sarvestani
- Original Title
- Son of the Mullah
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- RealReel Doc, ARTE, S.R.T. Films, DR2 Productions, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nahid Persson Sarvestani
Rostam Sarvestani Persson
Mónica Hernández Rejón, Setareh Lundgren
Department Leadership Roster
Nahid Persson Sarvestani
Director
Rostam Sarvestani Persson
Editor
Mónica Hernández Rejón
Producer
Setareh Lundgren
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What is Son of the Mullah about?
In 2019, the multi-awarded filmmaker Nahid Persson Sarvestani (My Stolen Revolution, Prostitution Behind the Veil) filmed the Iranian journalist based in France Roholla Zam, who exposed the Iranian regime money laundering. Months later, Rohollah was lured by moles to Iraq and kidnapped to Iran. After 14 months in prison, he was executed.
Who directed Son of the Mullah?
Son of the Mullah was directed by Nahid Persson Sarvestani.
Who stars in Son of the Mullah?
The principal cast of Son of the Mullah includes Roholla Zam, Ali Javanmardi, Maziyar, Nahid Persson Sarvestani.
When was Son of the Mullah released and how long is it?
Son of the Mullah was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.