Coal
Synopsis
Eesa and Mokhtar, who work at the mine, argue; Eesa pushes Mokhtar and makes him fall. Mokhtar's oxygen tank starts leaking without anyone noticing. Eesa finds methane and saves several people but Mokhtar dies from lack of oxygen in his bottle. Eesa is torn and must make a choice: lie, which would make him a hero, or confess everything and carry the burden of having killed Mokhtar.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival international du court métrage de Clermont-Ferrand
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saman Lotfian
- Screenplay & Story
- Saman Lotfian
- Original Title
- Coal
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- HIB Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saman Lotfian
Saman Lotfian
Mojtaba Saharkhiz
Seyed Maziar Hashemi
Department Leadership Roster
Saman Lotfian
Director
Saman Lotfian
Writer
Seyed Maziar Hashemi
Producer
Mojtaba Saharkhiz
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coal about?
Eesa and Mokhtar, who work at the mine, argue; Eesa pushes Mokhtar and makes him fall. Mokhtar's oxygen tank starts leaking without anyone noticing. Eesa finds methane and saves several people but Mokhtar dies from lack of oxygen in his bottle. Eesa is torn and must make a choice: lie, which would make him a hero, or confess everything and carry the burden of having killed Mokhtar.
Who directed Coal?
Coal was directed by Saman Lotfian.
Who stars in Coal?
The principal cast of Coal includes Sajad Afsharian, Nasrollah Radesh, Mehdi Miami.
When was Coal released and how long is it?
Coal was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 19m.