Cloud and the Rising Sun (1997)

Cloud and the Rising Sun (1997) poster

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
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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).