Tehran Is the Capital of Iran (1966)
Tehran Is the Capital of Iran (1966-79) documents life in a deprived district in the south of Tehran. The images of destitution in Tehran's poor areas is accompanied by a variety of spoken accounts: the official viewpoint on the district's living conditions, what the inhabitants have to say, and occasional extracts read out of school manuals. The key element in Shirdel's film is the counterpoint effect he creates with image and sound. His impressively powerful portrayal of social unease helps reinforce the impact of his astonishing documentary images and social themes.
Director: Kamran Shirdel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: March 31, 1966
Screenplay
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Keywords
teheran (tehran), iran, short film
More Films by Director: Kamran Shirdel
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tehran Is the Capital of Iran about?
- Tehran Is the Capital of Iran (1966-79) documents life in a deprived district in the south of Tehran. The images of destitution in Tehran's poor areas is accompanied by a variety of spoken accounts: the official viewpoint on the district's living conditions, what the inhabitants have to say, and occasional extracts read out of school manuals. The key element in Shirdel's film is the counterpoint effect he creates with image and sound. His impressively powerful portrayal of social unease helps reinforce the impact of his astonishing documentary images and social themes.
- Who directed Tehran Is the Capital of Iran?
- Tehran Is the Capital of Iran was directed by Kamran Shirdel.
- How long is Tehran Is the Capital of Iran?
- Tehran Is the Capital of Iran has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Tehran Is the Capital of Iran?
- Tehran Is the Capital of Iran is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tehran Is the Capital of Iran produced?
- Tehran Is the Capital of Iran was produced in Iran.