Salaam Cinema (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Salaam Cinema is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Makhmalbaf puts an advertisement in the papers calling for an open casting for his next movie. However when hundreds of people show up, he decides to make a movie about the casting and the screen tests of the would-be actors.
Who’s in it. Salaam Cinema stars Shaghayeh Djodat as Herself, Behzad Dorani as Himself, Feizola Gashghai as Himself and Maryam Keyhan as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Salaam Cinema 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 Salaam Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salaam Cinema tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salaam Cinema (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salaam Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salaam Cinema worth watching?
- Salaam Cinema holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salaam Cinema?
- Salaam Cinema stars Shaghayeh Djodat, Behzad Dorani, Feizola Gashghai, Maryam Keyhan and Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
- When was Salaam Cinema released?
- Salaam Cinema was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.