The House Is Black (1963)
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
Director: Forugh Farrokhzad
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: February 18, 1963
Cast
- Forugh Farrokhzad - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Ebrahim Golestan - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Hossein Mansouri - Self (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Forugh Farrokhzad (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Soleyman Minasian
Editing: Forugh Farrokhzad
Production: Studio Golestan
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Keywords
leprosy, woman director, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House Is Black about?
- Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
- Who directed The House Is Black?
- The House Is Black was directed by Forugh Farrokhzad.
- Who stars in The House Is Black?
- The House Is Black stars Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan, Hossein Mansouri.
- How long is The House Is Black?
- The House Is Black has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The House Is Black?
- The House Is Black is a Documentary film.
- Where was The House Is Black produced?
- The House Is Black was produced in Iran.