Siyavosh at Persepolis
سیاوش در تخت جمشید
Synopsis
Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fereydoun Rahnema
- Screenplay & Story
- Fereydoun Rahnema
- Original Score
- Fuzie Majd
- Original Title
- سیاوش در تخت جمشید
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fereydoun Rahnema
Fereydoun Rahnema
Fuzie Majd
Peter Palian
Department Leadership Roster
Fereydoun Rahnema
Director
Fereydoun Rahnema
Writer
Peter Palian
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siyavosh at Persepolis
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What is Siyavosh at Persepolis about?
Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.
Who directed Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was directed by Fereydoun Rahnema.
Who stars in Siyavosh at Persepolis?
The principal cast of Siyavosh at Persepolis includes Minou Farjad, Marva Nabili, Abbas Moayyeri, Nader Kouklani, Amir Farid.
When was Siyavosh at Persepolis released and how long is it?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Siyavosh at Persepolis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siyavosh at Persepolis was composed by Fuzie Majd.