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Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait

Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait

(1996)

Overview

Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Houshang Golmakani
  2. Editor : Houshang Golmakani,Nemat Abolfathi
  3. Cast : Mohammadali Keshavarz,Mohsen Makhmalbaf,Fatemeh Makhmalbaf,Samira Makhmalbaf,Moharram Zaynalzadeh,Akbar Abdi,Dariush Arjmand,Ezzatollah Entezami,Werner Herzog

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Original TitleStardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1996-10-19

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 10m

Genres

  • Documentary

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