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Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

Original Title: Ispahan : lettre persane

197739m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1977

Runtime

39m

Storyline

Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
39m
Mar 1, 1977
Languages
French
Director
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch
Production Countries
France

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