The Unseen
Kaghaz-Pareh Ha
Synopsis
When Tehran hosts visiting foreign dignitaries, the local authorities clean up the city’s urban image through the controversial process of ‘urban beautification’. Those who are deemed unsavoury are rounded up – drug users, prostitutes and the homeless who sleep in cardboard boxes on sidewalks and who they would rather remain unseen. When these very important people leave, the men are released but the women are kept as wards of the state. An animated documentary made using hand-crafted cardboard miniatures and the voices of women to tell their story, one that has been five years in the making. A story that shows how the face of a city can change, but what is underneath often does not.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Behzad Nalbandi
- Screenplay & Story
- Behzad Nalbandi
- Original Score
- Ata Ebtekar
- Original Title
- Kaghaz-Pareh Ha
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Release Date
- 12/07/2019
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Behzad Nalbandi
Behzad Nalbandi
Ata Ebtekar
Department Leadership Roster
Behzad Nalbandi
Director
Behzad Nalbandi
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Unseen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unseen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unseen about?
When Tehran hosts visiting foreign dignitaries, the local authorities clean up the city’s urban image through the controversial process of ‘urban beautification’. Those who are deemed unsavoury are rounded up – drug users, prostitutes and the homeless who sleep in cardboard boxes on sidewalks and who they would rather remain unseen. When these very important people leave, the men are released but the women are kept as wards of the state. An animated documentary made using hand-crafted cardboard miniatures and the voices of women to tell their story, one that has been five years in the making. A story that shows how the face of a city can change, but what is underneath often does not.
Who directed The Unseen?
The Unseen was directed by Behzad Nalbandi.
Who stars in The Unseen?
The principal cast of The Unseen includes Not specified.
When was The Unseen released and how long is it?
The Unseen was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unseen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unseen was composed by Ata Ebtekar.