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Freedom and Other Maladies (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film

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Released in 2016, Freedom and Other Maladies is a notable film.

What it’s about. Gholam-Hossein Saedi was an acclaimed Iranian author, playwright and screenwriter with an oeuvre that contains more than thirty publications. Freedom And Other Maladies depicts Saedi's restless passion and heartbroken demise based on letters that he wrote over the years as well as interviews with his close friends and associates. The documentary film focuses on the last four years of Saedi's life in Paris, at the peak of his suffering, painfully aware that he would die in exile.

Who’s in it. Freedom and Other Maladies stars Gholam-Hossein Sa'edi as himself (footage archive).

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freedom and Other Maladies page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Freedom and Other Maladies (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freedom and Other Maladies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Freedom and Other Maladies?
Freedom and Other Maladies stars Gholam-Hossein Sa'edi.
When was Freedom and Other Maladies released?
Freedom and Other Maladies was released in 2016.