Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
L'Iran: une révolution cinématographique
Synopsis
Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nader T. Homayoun
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Bertrand, Nader T. Homayoun
- Original Title
- L'Iran: une révolution cinématographique
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nader T. Homayoun
Nicolas Bertrand, Nader T. Homayoun
Department Leadership Roster
Nader T. Homayoun
Director
Nicolas Bertrand
Writer
Nader T. Homayoun
Writer
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What is Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution about?
Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.
Who directed Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution?
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution was directed by Nader T. Homayoun.
Who stars in Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution?
The principal cast of Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution includes Fereydoun Gole, Nosratollah Karimi, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Dariush Mehrjui, Jafar Panahi.
When was Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution released and how long is it?
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.