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The Garden of Stones (1976): Cast

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The Garden of Stones is a 1976 documentary directed by Parviz Kimiavi, starring Darvish Khan Esfandiarpoor. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Garden of Stones (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Parviz Kimiavi
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Garden of Stones About?

The premise of The Garden of Stones without spoilers.

When secrets and mysteries are disclosed too broadly, their power fades. The villagers learn this lesson as they breach an old man’s shrine—built from his visionary inspiration and dedicated to an unnamed holy presence—realizing that their intrusion strips the reverence from the once‑sacred site.

The Garden of Stones Themes & Keywords

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  • mythical creature
  • ontology
  • ritual dance
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Cast & crew

The Garden of Stones Cast

Darvish Khan Esfandiarpoor stars in The Garden of Stones. Directed by Parviz Kimiavi.

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More from Parviz Kimiavi

More films directed by Parviz Kimiavi: Iran Is My Land and P for Pelican.

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The Garden of Stones Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Baghé sangui” and “石头花园”.

Also known as
  • Baghé sangui
  • 石头花园

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The Garden of Stones FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Garden of Stones?

The Garden of Stones runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Garden of Stones released?

The Garden of Stones was released on April 1, 1976.

Who directed The Garden of Stones?

The Garden of Stones was directed by Parviz Kimiavi.

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Who is in the cast of The Garden of Stones?

The Garden of Stones stars Darvish Khan Esfandiarpoor.

Does The Garden of Stones have a post-credit scene?

No. The Garden of Stones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Garden of Stones in?

The original language of The Garden of Stones is Persian.

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