For Neda (2010)
For Freedom. For Truth. For Neda.
On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Within hours, images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged elections in Iran. Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friend and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, "For Neda" debuts just before the anniversary of her death.
Director: Antony Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: June 14, 2010
Cast
- Shohreh Aghdashloo - Narrator
- Neda Agha-Soltan - Self (archive footage)
- Houda Echouafni - Arabic narrator
Screenplay
Music: Sam Watts
Editing: McDonald Brown
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
presidential election, iran, women's rights
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Neda about?
- On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Within hours, images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged elections in Iran. Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friend and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, "For Neda" debuts just before the anniversary of her death.
- Who directed For Neda?
- For Neda was directed by Antony Thomas.
- Who stars in For Neda?
- For Neda stars Shohreh Aghdashloo, Neda Agha-Soltan, Houda Echouafni.
- How long is For Neda?
- For Neda has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is For Neda?
- For Neda is a Documentary film.
- Where was For Neda produced?
- For Neda was produced in United States of America.