Zalava
زالاوا
“A demon in a bottle exists or does not exist”
Synopsis
In 1978, the inhabitants of Zalava, a small village in Iran, claim that there is a demon among them. While investigating the strange case, Massoud, a young police sergeant, crosses paths with an exorcist.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arsalan Amiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Arsalan Amiri, Ida Panahandeh, Tahmineh Bahram
- Original Score
- Ramin Kousha
- Original Title
- زالاوا
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Touba Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arsalan Amiri
Arsalan Amiri, Ida Panahandeh, Tahmineh Bahram
Ramin Kousha
Mohammad Rasouli
Emad Khodabakhsh
Rouhollah Baradari, Samira Baradari
Department Leadership Roster
Ramin Kousha
Original Music Composer
Rouhollah Baradari
Producer
Samira Baradari
Producer
Arsalan Amiri
Director
Mohammad Rasouli
Director of Photography
Emad Khodabakhsh
Editor
Arsalan Amiri
Screenplay
Ida Panahandeh
Screenplay
Tahmineh Bahram
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zalava
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What is Zalava about?
In 1978, the inhabitants of Zalava, a small village in Iran, claim that there is a demon among them. While investigating the strange case, Massoud, a young police sergeant, crosses paths with an exorcist.
Who directed Zalava?
Zalava was directed by Arsalan Amiri.
Who stars in Zalava?
The principal cast of Zalava includes Navid Pourfaraj, Pouria Rahimi Sam, Hoda Zeinolabedin, Fereydoun Hamedi, Shahoo Rostami.
When was Zalava released and how long is it?
Zalava was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Zalava?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zalava was composed by Ramin Kousha.