Death of Yazdgerd (1982)

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Bahram Beyzai's poetic imagining of the circumstances that led to the death of Yazdgerd III, the last of the Sassanid kings of Iran. His death in 651, during the Arab invasions that brought Islam to this Zoroastrian realm, was mysterious: his corpse was discovered in a mill, but the cause of his death—and the whereabouts of his remains—are unknown.

Director: Bahram Beyzai
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Babak Bayat
Cinematography: Mehrdad Fakhimi
Editing: Bahram Beyzai
Production: I.R.I.B. Channel 1
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

Keywords

iran, regicide, 7th century, sasanian empire, early muslim conquests

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death of Yazdgerd about?
Bahram Beyzai's poetic imagining of the circumstances that led to the death of Yazdgerd III, the last of the Sassanid kings of Iran. His death in 651, during the Arab invasions that brought Islam to this Zoroastrian realm, was mysterious: his corpse was discovered in a mill, but the cause of his death—and the whereabouts of his remains—are unknown.
Who directed Death of Yazdgerd?
Death of Yazdgerd was directed by Bahram Beyzai.
Who stars in Death of Yazdgerd?
Death of Yazdgerd stars Susan Taslimi, Mehdi Hashemi, Mahmoud Behrouzian, Amin Tarokh, Karim Akbari Mobarakeh, Yasaman Arami.
How long is Death of Yazdgerd?
Death of Yazdgerd has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Death of Yazdgerd?
Death of Yazdgerd is a History, Drama film.
Where was Death of Yazdgerd produced?
Death of Yazdgerd was produced in Iran.