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Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution

2006·Movie
1h 38min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, show business, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.
Iranian Cinema HistoryPolitical DocumentaryFilm Industry DevelopmentCultural RevolutionSocially RelevantArtistic ExpressionWar and ConflictHistorical ContextFilmmaking

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Is Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution?

1 h 38 min

Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution?

Critics80
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution much the same way.

What language is Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution in?

Persian

It was made in Persian.