The Dust of Light (2024)
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
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Original Language: fa
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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).