Hard Shell
بی سر و صدا
Synopsis
Leila, a young and talented tightrope walker, was banned from performing by the authorities. Since then, she has been working in her father's old circus. Samir is a teenager who falls in love with Leila and, instead of going to school, spends his days at the circus. At the same time, as political and economic problems in Iran deepen, the boy's father, Siamak, after many years of working in different jobs, gets a job as a foreman on a small donkey farm. When the animals start to disappear, he comes across terrible secrets and a web of corruption.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Majid-Reza Mostafavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Majid-Reza Mostafavi, Mahyar Hamidian
- Original Score
- Hamed Sabet
- Original Title
- بی سر و صدا
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Majid-Reza Mostafavi, Mahyar Hamidian
Hamed Sabet
Bahram Dehghani
Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Department Leadership Roster
Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Director
Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Writer
Mahyar Hamidian
Writer
Bahram Dehghani
Editor
Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Producer
Neda Nasr
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hard Shell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Shell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Shell about?
Leila, a young and talented tightrope walker, was banned from performing by the authorities. Since then, she has been working in her father's old circus. Samir is a teenager who falls in love with Leila and, instead of going to school, spends his days at the circus. At the same time, as political and economic problems in Iran deepen, the boy's father, Siamak, after many years of working in different jobs, gets a job as a foreman on a small donkey farm. When the animals start to disappear, he comes across terrible secrets and a web of corruption.
Who directed Hard Shell?
Hard Shell was directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi.
Who stars in Hard Shell?
The principal cast of Hard Shell includes Payman Maadi, Mehran Ghafourian, Hanie Tavassoli, Fereshteh Hosseini, Masoud Karamati.
When was Hard Shell released and how long is it?
Hard Shell was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Shell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Shell was composed by Hamed Sabet.