The Last Act
پرده آخر
Synopsis
Kamran and Moluk, middle-aged siblings, live penniless in the family's Tehran mansion, selling furniture to pay expenses. Their brother, who owns the house, has died suddenly, and his widow, Forugh, is coming from the provinces to visit. Kamran writes an elaborate script and hires a troupe of five actors to be the household servants. The purpose of the charade, which will seem real to Forugh, is to drive her mad, perhaps to suicide, so that Kamran and Moluk can inherit the house. The play is elaborate, Forugh is fooled and terrified, and the police can't substantiate her wild claims. She appears insane to them. All is headed for the mysterious last act.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Varuzh Karim-Masihi
- Original Title
- پرده آخر
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
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What is The Last Act about?
Kamran and Moluk, middle-aged siblings, live penniless in the family's Tehran mansion, selling furniture to pay expenses. Their brother, who owns the house, has died suddenly, and his widow, Forugh, is coming from the provinces to visit. Kamran writes an elaborate script and hires a troupe of five actors to be the household servants. The purpose of the charade, which will seem real to Forugh, is to drive her mad, perhaps to suicide, so that Kamran and Moluk can inherit the house. The play is elaborate, Forugh is fooled and terrified, and the police can't substantiate her wild claims. She appears insane to them. All is headed for the mysterious last act.
Who directed The Last Act?
The Last Act was directed by Varuzh Karim-Masihi.
Who stars in The Last Act?
The principal cast of The Last Act includes Farimah Farjami, Dariush Arjmand, Niku Kheradmand, Jamshid Hashempour, Mahaya Petrossian.
When was The Last Act released and how long is it?
The Last Act was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.