A Fire
یک آتش
Synopsis
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and modernization, highlighting the role of the Shah and NIOC in that direction. Under its auspices, Ebrahim Golestan directed A FIRE (1961), a highly visual treatment of a seventy-day oil well fire in the Khuzestan region of southwestern Iran. This film was edited by the Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad and won two awards at the Venice Film Festival in 1961.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ebrahim Golestan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ebrahim Golestan
- Original Title
- یک آتش
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Studio Golestan, Golestan-Film, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ebrahim Golestan
Ebrahim Golestan
Shahrokh Golestan
Forugh Farrokhzad
Ebrahim Golestan
Department Leadership Roster
Ebrahim Golestan
Director
Forugh Farrokhzad
Editor
Ebrahim Golestan
Producer
Ebrahim Golestan
Writer
Shahrokh Golestan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Fire.
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Golestan Film Studio
The complete output of Studio Golestan, Ebrahim Golestan's independent Iranian film workshop, plus Forough Farrokhzad's The House Is Black.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fire
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What is A Fire about?
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and modernization, highlighting the role of the Shah and NIOC in that direction. Under its auspices, Ebrahim Golestan directed A FIRE (1961), a highly visual treatment of a seventy-day oil well fire in the Khuzestan region of southwestern Iran. This film was edited by the Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad and won two awards at the Venice Film Festival in 1961.
Who directed A Fire?
A Fire was directed by Ebrahim Golestan.
Who stars in A Fire?
The principal cast of A Fire includes Not specified.
When was A Fire released and how long is it?
A Fire was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 24m.