Chooka
Synopsis
In 1973, the Shah of Iran commissioned the construction of a paper factory in the lush northern province of Gilan. The arrival of heavy industry in a predominately agricultural region brought with it a series of interventions into this landscape, including the construction of modernist apartment blocks and purpose-built villas to house foreign engineers from Canada and the United States and their families. Their stay, however, came to a sudden halt in 1979 with the Iranian revolution forcing them to flee the site overnight. Chooka unfolds around the site of this factory, returning to the location 40 years after it mysteriously appeared in Jacques Madvo’s 1978 footage. Treating his archival material as a guide, the film moves through a landscape altered by industry, technology and revolution, bringing silent images from the past forward to a location caught within a perpetually uncertain present.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faraz Anoushahpour, Ryan Ferko, Parastoo Anoushahpour
- Original Title
- Chooka
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faraz Anoushahpour, Ryan Ferko, Parastoo Anoushahpour
Department Leadership Roster
Faraz Anoushahpour
Director
Ryan Ferko
Director
Parastoo Anoushahpour
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chooka
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What is Chooka about?
In 1973, the Shah of Iran commissioned the construction of a paper factory in the lush northern province of Gilan. The arrival of heavy industry in a predominately agricultural region brought with it a series of interventions into this landscape, including the construction of modernist apartment blocks and purpose-built villas to house foreign engineers from Canada and the United States and their families. Their stay, however, came to a sudden halt in 1979 with the Iranian revolution forcing them to flee the site overnight. Chooka unfolds around the site of this factory, returning to the location 40 years after it mysteriously appeared in Jacques Madvo’s 1978 footage. Treating his archival material as a guide, the film moves through a landscape altered by industry, technology and revolution, bringing silent images from the past forward to a location caught within a perpetually uncertain present.
Who directed Chooka?
Chooka was directed by Faraz Anoushahpour, Ryan Ferko, Parastoo Anoushahpour.
Who stars in Chooka?
The principal cast of Chooka includes Not specified.
When was Chooka released and how long is it?
Chooka was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 20m.