Siyavosh at Persepolis (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Siyavosh at Persepolis is a drama film directed by Fereydoun Rahnema, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.
Who’s in it. Siyavosh at Persepolis stars Minou Farjad as Siaavash, Marva Nabili as Soudabeh, Abbas Moayyeri as Kaous and Nader Kouklani as Garsivaz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Siyavosh at Persepolis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siyavosh at Persepolis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Siyavosh at Persepolis (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Siyavosh at Persepolis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Siyavosh at Persepolis?
- Siyavosh at Persepolis stars Minou Farjad, Marva Nabili, Abbas Moayyeri, Nader Kouklani and Amir Farid.
- When was Siyavosh at Persepolis released?
- Siyavosh at Persepolis was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.