Siyavosh at Persepolis (1967)

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Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.

Director: Fereydoun Rahnema
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fuzie Majd
Cinematography: Peter Palian
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Siyavosh at Persepolis about?
Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.
Who directed Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was directed by Fereydoun Rahnema.
Who stars in Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis stars Minou Farjad, Marva Nabili, Abbas Moayyeri, Nader Kouklani, Amir Farid, Ashgar Zolfaghari.
How long is Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis is a Drama film.
Where was Siyavosh at Persepolis produced?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was produced in Iran.