Celluloid Underground
Synopsis
After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, a boy grew up obsessed with all the movies he couldn't see. He met a mysterious film collector who saved thousands of films from destruction by the new regime. Despite arrest and torture, the collector refused to give up his secret hoard. Together they forged a friendship based on passion for cinema and resistance against tyranny. The boy escaped to exile in London to become a filmmaker, and tells their shared story of obsession and celluloid dreams.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ehsan Khoshbakht
- Original Title
- Celluloid Underground
- Country of Origin
- Iran, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ehsan Khoshbakht
Niyaz Saghari
Department Leadership Roster
Ehsan Khoshbakht
Director
Niyaz Saghari
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Celluloid Underground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Celluloid Underground about?
After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, a boy grew up obsessed with all the movies he couldn't see. He met a mysterious film collector who saved thousands of films from destruction by the new regime. Despite arrest and torture, the collector refused to give up his secret hoard. Together they forged a friendship based on passion for cinema and resistance against tyranny. The boy escaped to exile in London to become a filmmaker, and tells their shared story of obsession and celluloid dreams.
Who directed Celluloid Underground?
Celluloid Underground was directed by Ehsan Khoshbakht.
Who stars in Celluloid Underground?
The principal cast of Celluloid Underground includes Not specified.
When was Celluloid Underground released and how long is it?
Celluloid Underground was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.