Park Mark (2010)
The eponymous Mark is a homeless crack addict who lives in the parks of Teheran by day and steals from donation boxes (these stand on nearly every street corner) by night. Fate has pushed the once father, husband and successful resident of the United States to the margin of society and has turned him into an outcast. The film shows one night in Marks life and provides insight into the secrets of the city. The films powerful images and personal narration brings the viewer close to the experience of a man whom fate has trapped in a social role inflicted by fate, but who is, nonetheless, aware of his position and of the painful reality that surrounds him.
Director: Baktash Abtin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Music: Nima Ghasemi, Mani Tabibzadeh
Cinematography: Touraj Aslani
Editing: Mohammad Shirvani
Production: Sheherazad Media International
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Park Mark about?
- The eponymous Mark is a homeless crack addict who lives in the parks of Teheran by day and steals from donation boxes (these stand on nearly every street corner) by night. Fate has pushed the once father, husband and successful resident of the United States to the margin of society and has turned him into an outcast. The film shows one night in Marks life and provides insight into the secrets of the city. The films powerful images and personal narration brings the viewer close to the experience of a man whom fate has trapped in a social role inflicted by fate, but who is, nonetheless, aware of his position and of the painful reality that surrounds him.
- Who directed Park Mark?
- Park Mark was directed by Baktash Abtin.
- How long is Park Mark?
- Park Mark has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- What genre is Park Mark?
- Park Mark is a Documentary film.
- Where was Park Mark produced?
- Park Mark was produced in Iran.