Cloud and the Rising Sun (1997)
For his directorial and writing debut, cinematographer Mahmoud Kalari turns to his most familiar subject: filmmaking. A small crew from Tehran is filming in the countryside. Just when they are ready to shoot the final scene, the weather refuses to cooperate. As if that’s not enough of a problem, the lead actor suddenly abandons the shoot to attend to a family emergency. How far will the filmmakers go to accomplish their mission? Having worked on dozens of productions as a cinematographer, Kalari reflects on the absurd and comical situations that befall filmmakers in this charming picture (on which he also served as cinematographer).
Director: Mahmoud Kalari
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: July 25, 1997
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cloud and the Rising Sun about?
- For his directorial and writing debut, cinematographer Mahmoud Kalari turns to his most familiar subject: filmmaking. A small crew from Tehran is filming in the countryside. Just when they are ready to shoot the final scene, the weather refuses to cooperate. As if that’s not enough of a problem, the lead actor suddenly abandons the shoot to attend to a family emergency. How far will the filmmakers go to accomplish their mission? Having worked on dozens of productions as a cinematographer, Kalari reflects on the absurd and comical situations that befall filmmakers in this charming picture (on which he also served as cinematographer).
- Who directed Cloud and the Rising Sun?
- Cloud and the Rising Sun was directed by Mahmoud Kalari.
- How long is Cloud and the Rising Sun?
- Cloud and the Rising Sun has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).