The Father
پدر
Synopsis
Mehrollah is a 14-year-old boy who is forced to find a job to support his family after his father dies. He travels to the southern parts of Iran, looking for work. Upon his return to his hometown, he notices certain changes in his family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de San Sebastián: Premio del Jurado
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Majid Majidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Majid Majidi, Mehdi Shojai
- Original Score
- Mohammadreza Aligholi
- Original Title
- پدر
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- The Documentary and Experimental Film Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Majid Majidi
Majid Majidi, Mehdi Shojai
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Mohsen Zolanvar
Hassan Hassandoust
Reza Shirazi
Department Leadership Roster
Hassan Hassandoust
Editor
Majid Majidi
Director
Majid Majidi
Writer
Mehdi Shojai
Writer
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Original Music Composer
Mohsen Zolanvar
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Father
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What is The Father about?
Mehrollah is a 14-year-old boy who is forced to find a job to support his family after his father dies. He travels to the southern parts of Iran, looking for work. Upon his return to his hometown, he notices certain changes in his family.
Who directed The Father?
The Father was directed by Majid Majidi.
Who stars in The Father?
The principal cast of The Father includes Hassan Sadeghi, Parivash Nazarieh, Mohammad Kasebi, Hossein Abedini.
When was The Father released and how long is it?
The Father was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Father was composed by Mohammadreza Aligholi.