Mullah's Daughter (2019)

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An unusual and personal story about a Muslim mullah and his family in Iran – filmed by his own daughter, Mahdieh. She makes a living as a photographer, but due to political restrictions, the government has banned her from working. Her father, the highly conservative mullah, is a radical supporter of the Iranian clergy, but is himself fighting to control his defiant children with their conflicting attitudes and religious beliefs. At the same time, Mahdieh is struggling to keep a secret: she is planning the escape from the country with her boyfriend. But as time goes by, the family situation grows even more complicated.

Director: Mahdieh Sadat MirHabibi, Hassan Solhjou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Production: TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion
Country: Iran, United Kingdom
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mullah's Daughter about?
An unusual and personal story about a Muslim mullah and his family in Iran – filmed by his own daughter, Mahdieh. She makes a living as a photographer, but due to political restrictions, the government has banned her from working. Her father, the highly conservative mullah, is a radical supporter of the Iranian clergy, but is himself fighting to control his defiant children with their conflicting attitudes and religious beliefs. At the same time, Mahdieh is struggling to keep a secret: she is planning the escape from the country with her boyfriend. But as time goes by, the family situation grows even more complicated.
Who directed Mullah's Daughter?
Mullah's Daughter was directed by Mahdieh Sadat MirHabibi, Hassan Solhjou.
How long is Mullah's Daughter?
Mullah's Daughter has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Mullah's Daughter?
Mullah's Daughter is a Documentary film.
Where was Mullah's Daughter produced?
Mullah's Daughter was produced in Iran, United Kingdom.