Monir (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Monir is a documentary film directed by Bahman Kiarostami, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary looks at the life and work of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, who first garnered attention in the 1970s when she pioneered contemporary forms of geometric mirror works. Monir created an artistic language that was informed by traditional Iranian craft and architecture; formative years spent in New York in the 1940s and 50s and ongoing conversations with some of the 20th century's most experimental artists were also part of Monir's artistic universe. The film takes an intimate look at the artist's life and her practice, and explores how she has become one of the most innovative and influential artists working in the Middle East today. From her method of constructing mirror mosaics, to uncovering her past following the political changes in her own country and her subsequent migration to New York, and an artistic renewal sparked by her return to Tehran after an absence of 25 years, it offers an inspiring chronicle of Monir at the peak of her career.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monir page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monir (2017)?
- In US, Monir is available to stream on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Monir released?
- Monir was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.