A Death in Tehran
Synopsis
At the height of the protests following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer, a young woman named Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death — filmed on a cameraphone, then uploaded to the web — quickly became an international outrage, and Agha Soltan became the face of a powerful movement that threatened the hard-line government’s hold on power. With the help of a unique network of correspondents in and out of the country, FRONTLINE investigates the life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement alive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Garnsey
- Original Title
- A Death in Tehran
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
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What is A Death in Tehran about?
At the height of the protests following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer, a young woman named Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death — filmed on a cameraphone, then uploaded to the web — quickly became an international outrage, and Agha Soltan became the face of a powerful movement that threatened the hard-line government’s hold on power. With the help of a unique network of correspondents in and out of the country, FRONTLINE investigates the life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement alive.
Who directed A Death in Tehran?
A Death in Tehran was directed by Monica Garnsey.
Who stars in A Death in Tehran?
The principal cast of A Death in Tehran includes Neda Agha-Soltan, Faranak Amidi, Arash Hejazi, Serena Fang.
When was A Death in Tehran released and how long is it?
A Death in Tehran was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 56m.