The Saffron
Safran
Synopsis
A short documentary of an Iranian family fleeing to Turkey when their son is convicted of a crime for entering a television dance contest. Refusing to give up their artistic talents, they forge a new life together in Eskisehir. Metin dances in the tradition of the Zenne, challenging conservative gender roles.
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- Director
- Emrah Yükselir
- Screenplay & Story
- Emrah Yükselir
- Original Title
- Safran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emrah Yükselir
Emrah Yükselir
Mark Winfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Emrah Yükselir
Director
Emrah Yükselir
Writer
Mark Winfrey
Producer
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What is The Saffron about?
A short documentary of an Iranian family fleeing to Turkey when their son is convicted of a crime for entering a television dance contest. Refusing to give up their artistic talents, they forge a new life together in Eskisehir. Metin dances in the tradition of the Zenne, challenging conservative gender roles.
Who directed The Saffron?
The Saffron was directed by Emrah Yükselir.
Who stars in The Saffron?
The principal cast of The Saffron includes Mojtaba Rajabi, Alirezaa Rajabi, Masumeh Rajabi, Mahboubeh Rezaghdi, Hosein Sayahipor.
When was The Saffron released and how long is it?
The Saffron was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 30m.