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Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution (2006): Cast

Name: Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-05-18
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Jafar Panahi, Bahman Ghobadi, Dariush Mehrjui, Amir Naderi

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Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution is a 2006 documentary directed by Nader T. Homayoun, starring Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Jafar Panahi and Bahman Ghobadi. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Released: May 18, 2006
Runtime: 1h 38m (98 min)
Director: Nader T. Homayoun
Genre: Documentary
Original language: Persian
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What Is Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution About?

The premise of Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution without spoilers.

Today Iranian cinema is among the world’s most respected national film industries, regularly winning festival awards and critical praise for works that fuse striking artistry with social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the evolution of this cinema, closely tied to Iran’s turbulent politics—from the long reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi and his son, through Khomeini’s rise and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis, to the brutal Iran‑Iraq war—showcasing how history has shaped its unique voice.

Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution Themes & Keywords

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iranian culture
reference to a thousand and one nights
cultural revolution
reference to ayatollah kohmeni
islamic revolution
1970s
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war aftermath
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persian tradition
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film starts with sex
intellectual theft
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state funeral
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prostitution
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sharia law
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1979 iranian revolution
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modern life
east meets west
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tehran iran
cultural roots
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Cast & crew

Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution Cast

Mohsen Makhmalbaf leads the cast, with Jafar Panahi and Bahman Ghobadi. Directed by Nader T. Homayoun; 7 actors are credited in all.

Director Nader T. Homayoun

Mohsen Makhmalbaf as themselves
Jafar Panahi as themselves
Bahman Ghobadi as themselves
Dariush Mehrjui as themselves

Also Starring in Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution

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Amir Naderi Themselves
Nosratollah Karimi Themselves
Fereydoun Gole Themselves

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