Through the Olive Trees
زیر درختان زیتون
Synopsis
When the actor in a scene for his film Life And Nothing More… has to quit, a film director casts another man for the part. However, complications arise since the man and the woman who was cast for the scene know each other.
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Through the Olive Trees - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-13
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Mohammadali Keshavarz
Film Director
Farhad Kheradmand
Farhad
Zarifeh Shiva
Mrs. Shiva
Hossein Rezai
Hossein
Tahereh Ladanian
Tahereh
Mahbanou Darabi
Madar Bozorg
Ahmed Ahmadpour
Self
Babek Ahmadpour
Self
Astadouli Babani
Teacher
Nasret Betri
Achiz
N. Boursadiki
Tahra
Kheda Barech Defai
Teacher
Azim Aziz Nia
Azim
Kardouni Nouri
Self
Zahra Nourou
Kouly's Daughter
Hocine Redai
Hocine
Hossein Jafarian
Hossein (uncredited)
Abbas Kiarostami
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Screenplay & Story
- Abbas Kiarostami, Hengameh Panahi
- Original Score
- Chema Rosas, Amir Farshid Rahimian
- Original Title
- زیر درختان زیتون
- Country of Origin
- Iran, France
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $40K
- Production Studios
- CiBy 2000, Kiarostami Foundation, Farabi Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abbas Kiarostami
Abbas Kiarostami, Hengameh Panahi
Chema Rosas, Amir Farshid Rahimian
Hossein Jafarian, Farhad Saba
Abbas Kiarostami
Alain Depardieu, Abbas Kiarostami
Department Leadership Roster
Abbas Kiarostami
Director
Abbas Kiarostami
Writer
Hengameh Panahi
Writer
Alain Depardieu
Producer
Abbas Kiarostami
Producer
Hossein Jafarian
Director of Photography
Farhad Saba
Director of Photography
Abbas Kiarostami
Editor
Abbas Kiarostami
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Through the Olive Trees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Through the Olive Trees about?
When the actor in a scene for his film Life And Nothing More… has to quit, a film director casts another man for the part. However, complications arise since the man and the woman who was cast for the scene know each other.
Who directed Through the Olive Trees?
Through the Olive Trees was directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
Who stars in Through the Olive Trees?
The principal cast of Through the Olive Trees includes Mohammadali Keshavarz, Farhad Kheradmand, Zarifeh Shiva, Hossein Rezai, Tahereh Ladanian.
When was Through the Olive Trees released and how long is it?
Through the Olive Trees was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Through the Olive Trees make at the box office?
Through the Olive Trees grossed $40K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Through the Olive Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Through the Olive Trees was composed by Chema Rosas, Amir Farshid Rahimian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Through the Olive Trees?
Through the Olive Trees holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).