The House Is Black (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, The House Is Black is a documentary film directed by Forugh Farrokhzad, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
Who’s in it. The House Is Black stars Forugh Farrokhzad as Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Ebrahim Golestan as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Hossein Mansouri as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The House Is Black has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House Is Black page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House Is Black (1963)?
- In US, The House Is Black is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House Is Black worth watching?
- The House Is Black holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The House Is Black?
- The House Is Black stars Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan and Hossein Mansouri.
- When was The House Is Black released?
- The House Is Black was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.