Facing the Rook
رخ
Synopsis
“Facing the Rook” is a film about the contemporary Iranian artist, Ali Akbar Sadeghi. It is a free interpretation of his dreams and poems. the story revolves around the artist's latest piece, an artwork with a clear violent expression that is different from his other pieces given the artist's past struggle with depression, the family is concerned about his emotional state and his sons decide to hire a team of psychoanalysts the process sparks an idea in their mind to make a film about their father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
46th Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Kalantari
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Kalantari, Arash Sadeghi
- Original Title
- رخ
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Aliakbar Sadeghi Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Kalantari
Sam Kalantari, Arash Sadeghi
Mohammad Reza Teymouri
Sam Kalantari
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Kalantari
Director
Sam Kalantari
Writer
Arash Sadeghi
Writer
Mohammad Reza Teymouri
Director of Photography
Sam Kalantari
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Facing the Rook.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Facing the Rook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Facing the Rook about?
“Facing the Rook” is a film about the contemporary Iranian artist, Ali Akbar Sadeghi. It is a free interpretation of his dreams and poems. the story revolves around the artist's latest piece, an artwork with a clear violent expression that is different from his other pieces given the artist's past struggle with depression, the family is concerned about his emotional state and his sons decide to hire a team of psychoanalysts the process sparks an idea in their mind to make a film about their father.
Who directed Facing the Rook?
Facing the Rook was directed by Sam Kalantari.
Who stars in Facing the Rook?
The principal cast of Facing the Rook includes Ali Akbar Sadeghi.
When was Facing the Rook released and how long is it?
Facing the Rook was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.