The Dust of Light
Ghobaar-e-Nour
Synopsis
Hindered by the strict edicts of the television censors under the Islamic regime, Aslani nonetheless directed this 11-part series in 1998, about Iranian history and culture as seen through the eyes of two young lovers. Earlier this year, Aslani recovered a digitized version of the negative and was able with far more freedom to create a feature-length film version. It is this version—having its premiere at MoMA—that certifies Aslani’s mastery of cinematic storytelling.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammad Reza Aslani
- Original Title
- Ghobaar-e-Nour
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammad Reza Aslani
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammad Reza Aslani
Director
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What is The Dust of Light about?
Hindered by the strict edicts of the television censors under the Islamic regime, Aslani nonetheless directed this 11-part series in 1998, about Iranian history and culture as seen through the eyes of two young lovers. Earlier this year, Aslani recovered a digitized version of the negative and was able with far more freedom to create a feature-length film version. It is this version—having its premiere at MoMA—that certifies Aslani’s mastery of cinematic storytelling.
Who directed The Dust of Light?
The Dust of Light was directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani.
Who stars in The Dust of Light?
The principal cast of The Dust of Light includes Not specified.
When was The Dust of Light released and how long is it?
The Dust of Light was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.