A Death in Tehran (2009)

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At the height of the protests following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer, a young woman named Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death — filmed on a cameraphone, then uploaded to the web — quickly became an international outrage, and Agha Soltan became the face of a powerful movement that threatened the hard-line government’s hold on power. With the help of a unique network of correspondents in and out of the country, FRONTLINE investigates the life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement alive.

Director: Monica Garnsey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Death in Tehran about?
At the height of the protests following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer, a young woman named Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death — filmed on a cameraphone, then uploaded to the web — quickly became an international outrage, and Agha Soltan became the face of a powerful movement that threatened the hard-line government’s hold on power. With the help of a unique network of correspondents in and out of the country, FRONTLINE investigates the life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the reform movement alive.
Who directed A Death in Tehran?
A Death in Tehran was directed by Monica Garnsey.
Who stars in A Death in Tehran?
A Death in Tehran stars Neda Agha-Soltan, Faranak Amidi, Arash Hejazi, Serena Fang.
How long is A Death in Tehran?
A Death in Tehran has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is A Death in Tehran?
A Death in Tehran is a Documentary film.