Sunset Somberness (2024)
On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few months before this tragic event, Mehrjui protested publicly against the censorship of his films and dared Iranian authorities to kill him. Featuring rare and intimate footage from Mehrjui and his wife in the last months of their lives, this documentary offers a unique chance to see the life of an artist in a closed society. Here, a murdered filmmaker is talking about his legacy in battling with censorship in his country.
Director: Hassan Solhjou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: October 11, 2024
Cast
- Dariush Mehrjui - Himself
- Vahideh Mohammadifar - Herself
Production: BBC Persian
Country: United Kingdom
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sunset Somberness about?
- On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few months before this tragic event, Mehrjui protested publicly against the censorship of his films and dared Iranian authorities to kill him. Featuring rare and intimate footage from Mehrjui and his wife in the last months of their lives, this documentary offers a unique chance to see the life of an artist in a closed society. Here, a murdered filmmaker is talking about his legacy in battling with censorship in his country.
- Who directed Sunset Somberness?
- Sunset Somberness was directed by Hassan Solhjou.
- Who stars in Sunset Somberness?
- Sunset Somberness stars Dariush Mehrjui, Vahideh Mohammadifar.
- How long is Sunset Somberness?
- Sunset Somberness has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Sunset Somberness?
- Sunset Somberness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sunset Somberness produced?
- Sunset Somberness was produced in United Kingdom.