Cyrus the Great (1961)
This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival. It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a very popular symbol in the nationalist project led by the Shah around the legacy of "Cyrus the Great."
Director: Feri Farzaneh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 3, 1961
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cyrus the Great about?
- This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival. It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis, a very popular symbol in the nationalist project led by the Shah around the legacy of "Cyrus the Great."
- Who directed Cyrus the Great?
- Cyrus the Great was directed by Feri Farzaneh.
- How long is Cyrus the Great?
- Cyrus the Great has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Cyrus the Great?
- Cyrus the Great is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cyrus the Great produced?
- Cyrus the Great was produced in Iran.