The Blind Owl
بوف کور
“An encounter with Sadegh Hedayat's anxiety”
Synopsis
Film based on the famous Iranian novella by Sadegh Hedayat, considered one of the great works of modern Persian prose. A man who is perhaps losing his mind spits his murderous fantasies and confessions at a shadow on the wall of his room that has the shape of an owl.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kioumars Derambakhsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Sadegh Hedayat, Kioumars Derambakhsh
- Original Title
- بوف کور
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- National Iranian Radio and Television (NIRT)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kioumars Derambakhsh
Sadegh Hedayat, Kioumars Derambakhsh
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Kioumars Derambakhsh
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Kioumars Derambakhsh
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blind Owl
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What is The Blind Owl about?
Film based on the famous Iranian novella by Sadegh Hedayat, considered one of the great works of modern Persian prose. A man who is perhaps losing his mind spits his murderous fantasies and confessions at a shadow on the wall of his room that has the shape of an owl.
Who directed The Blind Owl?
The Blind Owl was directed by Kioumars Derambakhsh.
Who stars in The Blind Owl?
The principal cast of The Blind Owl includes Parviz Fanizadeh, Parvin Soleymani, Farshid Farshood, Naser Nasiri, Novin Ghiasi.
When was The Blind Owl released and how long is it?
The Blind Owl was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 55m.
Is The Blind Owl based on a book or true story?
The Blind Owl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sadegh Hedayat".