
The City of Tales
شهر قصه
Synopsis
Shahr-e ghesse is perhaps the most popular of all Persian plays, was written in traditional rhythmic style that resulted in a kind of musical drama. Although it seems at first glance to have been written for children, its main audience, it is in fact a parable about contemporary socio political issues.
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January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manouchehr Anvar
- Original Title
- شهر قصه
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Panorama Cinematic Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manouchehr Anvar
Department Leadership Roster
Manouchehr Anvar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The City of Tales about?
Shahr-e ghesse is perhaps the most popular of all Persian plays, was written in traditional rhythmic style that resulted in a kind of musical drama. Although it seems at first glance to have been written for children, its main audience, it is in fact a parable about contemporary socio political issues.
Who directed The City of Tales?
The City of Tales was directed by Manouchehr Anvar.
Who stars in The City of Tales?
The principal cast of The City of Tales includes Parvaneh Massoumi, Sina Suzani, Soheil Souzani.
When was The City of Tales released and how long is it?
The City of Tales was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
