A Brief Peace (2004)

A Brief Peace (2004) poster

Contrary to the Westerners who want to prolong their life, for the Orientals and specially the Muslims, death is the beginning of a new life which they embrace. At least once a week, the people of Tehran go the biggest cemetery in their town (Behesht Zahra) to find a "brief peace" with their dead. This documentary, by presenting the culture of death in Iran, depicts how much death and life, laughter and cries; and sadness and happiness can be close. The cemetery is a rendezvous, a picnic place, a play ground and a training place for the soldiers.

Director: Ataollah Hayati
Genre: Documentary
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Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Brief Peace about?
Contrary to the Westerners who want to prolong their life, for the Orientals and specially the Muslims, death is the beginning of a new life which they embrace. At least once a week, the people of Tehran go the biggest cemetery in their town (Behesht Zahra) to find a "brief peace" with their dead. This documentary, by presenting the culture of death in Iran, depicts how much death and life, laughter and cries; and sadness and happiness can be close. The cemetery is a rendezvous, a picnic place, a play ground and a training place for the soldiers.
Who directed A Brief Peace?
A Brief Peace was directed by Ataollah Hayati.
What genre is A Brief Peace?
A Brief Peace is a Documentary film.
Where was A Brief Peace produced?
A Brief Peace was produced in Iran.