Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution is a documentary film directed by Nader T. Homayoun, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.

Who’s in it. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution stars Fereydoun Gole as Himself, Nosratollah Karimi as Himself, Mohsen Makhmalbaf as Himself and Dariush Mehrjui as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution page.

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