
Iran, the New Persia
Iran, det nye Persien
Synopsis
Documentary film about the final construction and inauguration of the Trans-Iranian Railway Company by the Battle of Saxony - a 1400 km stretch between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The stretch through rugged and difficult-to-access terrain involved the construction of 250 bridges and 250 tunnels. Work began in 1933 and was completed 6 years later. This movie takes a view at the Iran in the path of modernization and focuses at the Railway construction project as part of the path and tells the story of how it had been done.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Theodor Christensen, Axel Lerche, Ingolf Boisen, Tove Hebo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingolf Boisen, Axel Lerche, Theodor Christensen
- Original Score
- Kai Rosenberg
- Original Title
- Iran, det nye Persien
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Minerva Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodor Christensen, Axel Lerche, Ingolf Boisen, Tove Hebo
Ingolf Boisen, Axel Lerche, Theodor Christensen
Kai Rosenberg
Theodor Christensen
Axel Lerche
Department Leadership Roster
Ingolf Boisen
Writer
Axel Lerche
Writer
Theodor Christensen
Director
Axel Lerche
Director
Axel Lerche
Producer
Theodor Christensen
Writer
Ingolf Boisen
Director
Kai Rosenberg
Original Music Composer
Theodor Christensen
Editor
Tove Hebo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iran, the New Persia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Iran, the New Persia about?
Documentary film about the final construction and inauguration of the Trans-Iranian Railway Company by the Battle of Saxony - a 1400 km stretch between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The stretch through rugged and difficult-to-access terrain involved the construction of 250 bridges and 250 tunnels. Work began in 1933 and was completed 6 years later. This movie takes a view at the Iran in the path of modernization and focuses at the Railway construction project as part of the path and tells the story of how it had been done.
Who directed Iran, the New Persia?
Iran, the New Persia was directed by Theodor Christensen, Axel Lerche, Ingolf Boisen, Tove Hebo.
Who stars in Iran, the New Persia?
The principal cast of Iran, the New Persia includes Ebbe Neergaard, Karl Roos, Johannes G. Sørensen, Reza Shah Pahlavi.
When was Iran, the New Persia released and how long is it?
Iran, the New Persia was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Iran, the New Persia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iran, the New Persia was composed by Kai Rosenberg.
