Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait (1996)
Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.
Director: Houshang Golmakani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 19, 1996
Cast
- Mohammadali Keshavarz - Self
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf - Self
- Fatemeh Makhmalbaf - Self
- Samira Makhmalbaf - Self
- Moharram Zaynalzadeh - Self
- Akbar Abdi - Self
- Dariush Arjmand - Self
- Ezzatollah Entezami - Self
- Werner Herzog - Self
Editing: Nemat Abolfathi, Houshang Golmakani
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait about?
- Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.
- Who directed Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait?
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait was directed by Houshang Golmakani.
- Who stars in Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait?
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait stars Mohammadali Keshavarz, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Fatemeh Makhmalbaf, Samira Makhmalbaf, Moharram Zaynalzadeh, Akbar Abdi.
- How long is Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait?
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait?
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait produced?
- Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait was produced in Iran.