For Neda
“For Freedom. For Truth. For Neda.”
Synopsis
On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Within hours, images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged elections in Iran. Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friend and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, "For Neda" debuts just before the anniversary of her death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antony Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Antony Thomas
- Original Score
- Sam Watts
- Original Title
- For Neda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antony Thomas
Antony Thomas
Sam Watts
McDonald Brown
Antony Thomas, Sheila Nevins, Nancy Abraham, Neil Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Thomas
Director
Antony Thomas
Producer
Antony Thomas
Writer
McDonald Brown
Editor
Nancy Abraham
Producer
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What is For Neda about?
On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Within hours, images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged elections in Iran. Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friend and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, "For Neda" debuts just before the anniversary of her death.
Who directed For Neda?
For Neda was directed by Antony Thomas.
Who stars in For Neda?
The principal cast of For Neda includes Shohreh Aghdashloo, Neda Agha-Soltan, Houda Echouafni.
When was For Neda released and how long is it?
For Neda was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for For Neda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Neda was composed by Sam Watts.