The Tree That Remembers
Synopsis
The 1992 suicide of a young Iranian refugee in a small Canadian town prompted filmmaker Masoud Raouf to examine his own past as a political prisoner in Iran who helped fight for democracy, only to be persecuted by the ayatollah's regime. Raouf's documentary features historical footage and interviews with veterans of the 1979 revolution, who watched with dismay as their homeland traded a despot for a religious dictatorship.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masoud Raouf
- Original Title
- The Tree That Remembers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 01/01/2002
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masoud Raouf
Department Leadership Roster
Masoud Raouf
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is The Tree That Remembers about?
The 1992 suicide of a young Iranian refugee in a small Canadian town prompted filmmaker Masoud Raouf to examine his own past as a political prisoner in Iran who helped fight for democracy, only to be persecuted by the ayatollah's regime. Raouf's documentary features historical footage and interviews with veterans of the 1979 revolution, who watched with dismay as their homeland traded a despot for a religious dictatorship.
Who directed The Tree That Remembers?
The Tree That Remembers was directed by Masoud Raouf.
Who stars in The Tree That Remembers?
The principal cast of The Tree That Remembers includes Not specified.
When was The Tree That Remembers released and how long is it?
The Tree That Remembers was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tree That Remembers?
The Tree That Remembers holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).