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Zarin (2005): Cast

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Zarin is a 2005 short film directed by Shirin Neshat, starring Orsolya Tóth as Zarin, Behrouz Vossoughi and Shahrnush Parsipur. It runs 20 minutes.

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Zarin (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Shirin Neshat
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zarin About?

The premise of Zarin without spoilers.

A young woman forced into prostitution from childhood spirals into delirium. Consumed by guilt and yearning for salvation, she distorts her perception of a faceless world. Neshat uses graphic imagery to reveal horror, shame and guilt. Believing she is punished, she flees to a bathhouse, scrubs her skin raw, yet sinks further into madness.

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Cast & crew

Zarin Cast & Characters

Orsolya Tóth leads the cast as Zarin, with Behrouz Vossoughi as Client and Shahrnush Parsipur as Madame in Brothel. Directed by Shirin Neshat.

From the director

More from Shirin Neshat

More films directed by Shirin Neshat, best-rated first: Women Without Men, Land of Dreams, Land of Dreams and Looking for Oum Kulthum.

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Zarin Also Known As

Also known as “زرین”.

Also known as
  • زرین

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FAQ

Zarin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Zarin?

Zarin runs 20 minutes.

When was Zarin released?

Zarin was released on October 15, 2005.

Who directed Zarin?

Zarin was directed by Shirin Neshat.

More films by Shirin Neshat

Who is in the cast of Zarin?

Zarin stars Orsolya Tóth as Zarin, Behrouz Vossoughi as Client and Shahrnush Parsipur as Madame in Brothel.

Does Zarin have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Zarin in?

The original language of Zarin is Persian.

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