Tehran Taboo
Theran Taboo
Synopsis
The lives of three strong-willed women and a young musician cross paths in Tehran’s schizophrenic society where sex, adultery, corruption, prostitution and drugs coexist with strict religious law. In this bustling modern metropolis, avoiding prohibition has become an everyday sport and breaking taboos can be a means of personal emancipation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tehran Taboo – Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-22
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Arash Marandi
Babak
Alireza Bayram
Mohsen
Şiir Eloğlu
Schwiegermutter
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Sara
Klaus Ofczarek
Father-in-Law
Morteza Tavakoli
Amir
Gernot Polak
Finance / Sex Trader
Hasan Ali Mete
Judge
Roxana Rahnama
Medical Assistant, Cultural Official
Thomas Nash
Joseph
Elmira Rafizadeh
Pari
Bilal Yasar
Elias
Aida Loos
Gynecologist
Jasmina Ali
Amirs Girlfriend, School Official
Adem Karaduman
Mohsens Colleague
Manuel Dragan
Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du nouveau cinema
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$350K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Soozandeh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Soozandeh
- Original Score
- Ali N. Askin
- Original Title
- Theran Taboo
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Little Dream Entertainment, ORF, Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, OFI, HessenFilm und Medien, Pixeltruck, ZDF, Coop99 Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Soozandeh
Ali Soozandeh
Ali N. Askin
Martin Gschlacht
Frank Geiger, Andrea Mertens
Ali Samadi Ahadi, Mark Fencer, Frank Geiger, Armin Hofmann
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Soozandeh
Director
Ali N. Askin
Original Music Composer
Martin Gschlacht
Director of Photography
Ali Samadi Ahadi
Producer
Mark Fencer
Producer
Frank Geiger
Producer
Armin Hofmann
Producer
Frank Geiger
Editor
Andrea Mertens
Editor
Erika Navas
Costume Design
Ali Soozandeh
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tehran Taboo
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What is Tehran Taboo about?
The lives of three strong-willed women and a young musician cross paths in Tehran’s schizophrenic society where sex, adultery, corruption, prostitution and drugs coexist with strict religious law. In this bustling modern metropolis, avoiding prohibition has become an everyday sport and breaking taboos can be a means of personal emancipation.
Who directed Tehran Taboo?
Tehran Taboo was directed by Ali Soozandeh.
Who stars in Tehran Taboo?
The principal cast of Tehran Taboo includes Arash Marandi, Alireza Bayram, Şiir Eloğlu, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Klaus Ofczarek.
When was Tehran Taboo released and how long is it?
Tehran Taboo was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Tehran Taboo make at the box office?
Tehran Taboo grossed $350K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tehran Taboo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tehran Taboo was composed by Ali N. Askin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tehran Taboo?
Tehran Taboo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).