An Owl, a Garden & the Writer (2023)

An Owl, a Garden & the Writer (2023) poster

Mahmoud Dowlatabadi is one of the most prolific Iranian novelists. In this beautiful, poetic portrait, gracefully crafted by his filmmaker daughter Sara Dolatabadi, he reflects on his life throughout the turbulent 20th century. Meanwhile, his daughter manages to create her own images of a father who is full of luminous ideas, yet also somewhat peculiar and lonely.

Director: Sara Dolatabadi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Editing: Afsaneh Salari, Naghmeh Abbasi
Production: Petit Duc Doc
Country: France, Iran, Switzerland
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Owl, a Garden & the Writer about?
Mahmoud Dowlatabadi is one of the most prolific Iranian novelists. In this beautiful, poetic portrait, gracefully crafted by his filmmaker daughter Sara Dolatabadi, he reflects on his life throughout the turbulent 20th century. Meanwhile, his daughter manages to create her own images of a father who is full of luminous ideas, yet also somewhat peculiar and lonely.
Who directed An Owl, a Garden & the Writer?
An Owl, a Garden & the Writer was directed by Sara Dolatabadi.
How long is An Owl, a Garden & the Writer?
An Owl, a Garden & the Writer has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is An Owl, a Garden & the Writer?
An Owl, a Garden & the Writer is a Documentary film.
Where was An Owl, a Garden & the Writer produced?
An Owl, a Garden & the Writer was produced in France, Iran, Switzerland.