Waiting for Kiarostami
Synopsis
Inspired by real events, Waiting for Kiarostami focuses on the life of Dorsa, a medical student at Ningbo University in China, who has to choose between her father’s wish for her to become a doctor, and her own passion to become a singer and an actress. When Hossein Khandan nominates Dorsa to play the leading role in Abbas Kiarostami’s next film slated to shoot in China, Dorsa’s mom, who shares her passion for acting and the arts and is unconditionally on Dorsa’s side, becomes an acting coach to help her through the casting process; whereas her father opposes his daughter’s involvement in anything other than her studies. Dorsa faces some challenges in her quest to find a balance between her true passion and her family life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hossein Khandan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hossein Khandan
- Original Score
- Pouya Pourtahamsbi, Jamie Craig
- Original Title
- Waiting for Kiarostami
- Country of Origin
- China, Iran, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Italian, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Estelle Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hossein Khandan
Hossein Khandan
Pouya Pourtahamsbi, Jamie Craig
Hossein Khandan
Randy Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Hossein Khandan
Director
Hossein Khandan
Editor
Hossein Khandan
Writer
Randy Williams
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Kiarostami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting for Kiarostami about?
Inspired by real events, Waiting for Kiarostami focuses on the life of Dorsa, a medical student at Ningbo University in China, who has to choose between her father’s wish for her to become a doctor, and her own passion to become a singer and an actress. When Hossein Khandan nominates Dorsa to play the leading role in Abbas Kiarostami’s next film slated to shoot in China, Dorsa’s mom, who shares her passion for acting and the arts and is unconditionally on Dorsa’s side, becomes an acting coach to help her through the casting process; whereas her father opposes his daughter’s involvement in anything other than her studies. Dorsa faces some challenges in her quest to find a balance between her true passion and her family life.
Who directed Waiting for Kiarostami?
Waiting for Kiarostami was directed by Hossein Khandan.
Who stars in Waiting for Kiarostami?
The principal cast of Waiting for Kiarostami includes Homayoun Ershadi, Ana Bayat, Dorsa Sinaki, Randy Williams, Ding Wen Qing.
When was Waiting for Kiarostami released and how long is it?
Waiting for Kiarostami was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for Kiarostami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for Kiarostami was composed by Pouya Pourtahamsbi, Jamie Craig.