The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood (1990)

Through the tides of change, their lives mirror the river's silent witness to revolution.

The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood (1990) poster

A film about an anthropologist and his daughter during three periods: before, during, and after the Iranian Revolution. The daughter works in the accident & emergency department of a hospital, which is never empty of suicidal patients. The reason behind each suicide attempt is different, especially before and after the revolution. Looking for a reason to live, one of the suicide patients falls in love with the anthropologist’s daughter.

Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ali Reza Zarrindast
Editing: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Production: Makhmalbaf Film House Productions
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood about?
A film about an anthropologist and his daughter during three periods: before, during, and after the Iranian Revolution. The daughter works in the accident & emergency department of a hospital, which is never empty of suicidal patients. The reason behind each suicide attempt is different, especially before and after the revolution. Looking for a reason to live, one of the suicide patients falls in love with the anthropologist’s daughter.
Who directed The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood?
The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Who stars in The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood?
The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood stars Manuchehr Esmaili, Mozhgan Naderi, Parvaneh Gowharani, Zeinab Rahdari, Mehrdad Farid.
How long is The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood?
The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood?
The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood is a Drama film.
Where was The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood produced?
The Nights of Zayandeh-Rood was produced in Iran.