Mother of the Earth
Madar-e zamin
Synopsis
This documentary takes a look at Hayedeh Shirzadi and her husband's attempt to put an end to the dumping and burial of urban garbage. Due to their hard work and ingenuity, 100% of the city of Kermanshah's garbage is now recycled and the bio waste is made into organic fertilizers. Shirzadi studied recycling in Germany. She returned to Iran in order to clean up the environment, to stop the destruction of arable land, and to curb air and water pollution.
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January 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahnaz Afzali
- Original Title
- Madar-e zamin
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Kârâ Film Studio, Mojtaba Mitahmasb
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahnaz Afzali
Department Leadership Roster
Mahnaz Afzali
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother of the Earth
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What is Mother of the Earth about?
This documentary takes a look at Hayedeh Shirzadi and her husband's attempt to put an end to the dumping and burial of urban garbage. Due to their hard work and ingenuity, 100% of the city of Kermanshah's garbage is now recycled and the bio waste is made into organic fertilizers. Shirzadi studied recycling in Germany. She returned to Iran in order to clean up the environment, to stop the destruction of arable land, and to curb air and water pollution.
Who directed Mother of the Earth?
Mother of the Earth was directed by Mahnaz Afzali.
Who stars in Mother of the Earth?
The principal cast of Mother of the Earth includes Hayedeh Shirzadi, Edmund Lempges.
When was Mother of the Earth released and how long is it?
Mother of the Earth was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 52m.