Sohrab, a Journey
Safar-e Sohrab
Synopsis
A portrait documentary about one of the most prominent pioneers of the Iranian modern cinema, Sohrab Shahid Saless. In 1969, a young man of 26 years of age returns to his country Iran after years of studying cinema and going through the hardship of living abroad as a university student. He does not want to become a filmmaker in the commercial and valueless cinema of that time, so he chooses a different and – of course – a very hard path for the making of his films. The result of the daring choice is the two features A Simple Event and Still Life, which are remembered today as the most important and most influential first examples of the formation of the Iranian modern cinema. The pioneer filmmaker is nobody but Sohrab Shahid Saless. But how he succeeded in the making of the unconventional films? And how are his films related to the vicissitude in his life?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Omid Abdollahi
- Screenplay & Story
- Omid Abdollahi
- Original Score
- Amir Bayat
- Original Title
- Safar-e Sohrab
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- The Documentary and Experimental Film Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Omid Abdollahi
Omid Abdollahi
Amir Bayat
Omid Abdollahi
Department Leadership Roster
Omid Abdollahi
Producer
Omid Abdollahi
Director
Omid Abdollahi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sohrab, a Journey
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What is Sohrab, a Journey about?
A portrait documentary about one of the most prominent pioneers of the Iranian modern cinema, Sohrab Shahid Saless. In 1969, a young man of 26 years of age returns to his country Iran after years of studying cinema and going through the hardship of living abroad as a university student. He does not want to become a filmmaker in the commercial and valueless cinema of that time, so he chooses a different and – of course – a very hard path for the making of his films. The result of the daring choice is the two features A Simple Event and Still Life, which are remembered today as the most important and most influential first examples of the formation of the Iranian modern cinema. The pioneer filmmaker is nobody but Sohrab Shahid Saless. But how he succeeded in the making of the unconventional films? And how are his films related to the vicissitude in his life?
Who directed Sohrab, a Journey?
Sohrab, a Journey was directed by Omid Abdollahi.
Who stars in Sohrab, a Journey?
The principal cast of Sohrab, a Journey includes Sohrab Shahid-Saless, Mehdi Ahmadi.
When was Sohrab, a Journey released and how long is it?
Sohrab, a Journey was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Sohrab, a Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sohrab, a Journey was composed by Amir Bayat.