The Burnt City

The Burnt City

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A sound is heard from the depth of the soil as the archeological exploration of the Shahre Sukhte goes on. While following the archeologists to document the explorations, the film in parallel seeks out the sound coming from the depths of the soil and steps deep in history to accompany the ancient citizens of the city. The film depicts the wonderful city of “Shahre Sukhte” (The Burnt City) in Zabol in Iran, which was home to one of the highest civilizations at the dawn of history lasting for over 1400 years. In this city was no central government or leadership in Shahr-e-Sukhte. The government was administered by a group that was matriarchal, meaning that power was in the hands of women. It may be for this reason that we witness no trace of violence and war in this city. Something that the world today desperately needs.

Director: Nasser Pooyesh
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Moeen Najari
Editing: Nasser Pooyesh, Afrooz Khanbloki
Country: Iran
Language: Italiano, فارسی
Original Language: fa

Themes

Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments

Keywords

persia, history, archaeology

More Films by Director: Nasser Pooyesh
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burnt City about?
A sound is heard from the depth of the soil as the archeological exploration of the Shahre Sukhte goes on. While following the archeologists to document the explorations, the film in parallel seeks out the sound coming from the depths of the soil and steps deep in history to accompany the ancient citizens of the city. The film depicts the wonderful city of “Shahre Sukhte” (The Burnt City) in Zabol in Iran, which was home to one of the highest civilizations at the dawn of history lasting for over 1400 years. In this city was no central government or leadership in Shahr-e-Sukhte. The government was administered by a group that was matriarchal, meaning that power was in the hands of women. It may be for this reason that we witness no trace of violence and war in this city. Something that the world today desperately needs.
Who directed The Burnt City?
The Burnt City was directed by Nasser Pooyesh.
Who stars in The Burnt City?
The Burnt City stars NaZhid Narooei, Hossein Khajeh, Hossein Mohammad Ghassemi, Najmeh Mir, Shaghayegh Barani, Khosro Lotfinassab.
How long is The Burnt City?
The Burnt City has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Burnt City?
The Burnt City is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Burnt City produced?
The Burnt City was produced in Iran.
What are the themes of The Burnt City?
The themes of The Burnt City include: Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.