The Dust of Light (2024)

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Hindered by the strict edicts of the television censors under the Islamic regime, Aslani nonetheless directed this 11-part series in 1998, about Iranian history and culture as seen through the eyes of two young lovers. Earlier this year, Aslani recovered a digitized version of the negative and was able with far more freedom to create a feature-length film version. It is this version—having its premiere at MoMA—that certifies Aslani’s mastery of cinematic storytelling.

Director: Mohammad Reza Aslani
Runtime: 120 min
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Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Mohammad Reza Aslani

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dust of Light about?
Hindered by the strict edicts of the television censors under the Islamic regime, Aslani nonetheless directed this 11-part series in 1998, about Iranian history and culture as seen through the eyes of two young lovers. Earlier this year, Aslani recovered a digitized version of the negative and was able with far more freedom to create a feature-length film version. It is this version—having its premiere at MoMA—that certifies Aslani’s mastery of cinematic storytelling.
Who directed The Dust of Light?
The Dust of Light was directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani.
How long is The Dust of Light?
The Dust of Light has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).