The Alien
Namo
Synopsis
In an ordinary Iranian town, two mysterious strangers in a car begin to park daily at the same spot for hours. This unusual occurrence causes paranoia among the locals, who suspect them to be national security.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nader Saïvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Nader Saïvar, Jafar Panahi
- Original Title
- Namo
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Persian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nader Saïvar
Nader Saïvar, Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi
Tahoora Abolghassemi, Mastane Mohajer
Department Leadership Roster
Nader Saïvar
Screenplay
Jafar Panahi
Screenplay
Tahoora Abolghassemi
Producer
Mastane Mohajer
Producer
Jafar Panahi
Editor
Nader Saïvar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alien about?
In an ordinary Iranian town, two mysterious strangers in a car begin to park daily at the same spot for hours. This unusual occurrence causes paranoia among the locals, who suspect them to be national security.
Who directed The Alien?
The Alien was directed by Nader Saïvar.
Who stars in The Alien?
The principal cast of The Alien includes Bakhtiyar Panjeei, Naser Hashemi, sevil shirgir, Hadi Eftekharzadeh, Nader Mahdilou.
When was The Alien released and how long is it?
The Alien was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.