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Protest is a 2001 film directed by Masoud Kimiai, starring Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Poulad Kimiayi and Mitra Hajjar. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Protest (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Masoud Kimiai
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Protest About?

The premise of Protest without spoilers.

Amir discovers the woman set to marry his younger brother Reza is having an affair, and he murders her to preserve his family’s honor. Sentenced to twelve years, he endures prison life where inmates admire him as a hero for upholding cultural values. When released, Amir finds a modern Iran that has fundamentally changed, confronting his old beliefs.

Protest Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • murder
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Cast & crew

Protest Cast

Mohammad Reza Foroutan leads the cast, with Poulad Kimiayi and Mitra Hajjar. Directed by Masoud Kimiai; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Masoud Kimiai

More films directed by Masoud Kimiai: Khoon Shod, Domestic Killer, Metropole and Crime.

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Protest Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Eteraz” and “以真主的名义”.

Also known as
  • Eteraz
  • 以真主的名义

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FAQ

Protest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Protest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Protest?

Protest runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Protest released?

Protest was released on February 1, 2001.

Who directed Protest?

Protest was directed by Masoud Kimiai.

More films by Masoud Kimiai

Who is in the cast of Protest?

Protest stars Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Poulad Kimiayi and Mitra Hajjar, among 15 credited actors.

Does Protest have a post-credit scene?

No. Protest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Protest in?

The original language of Protest is Persian.

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