A Fire
Originally released in 1961. A Fire is a documentary film. directed by Ebrahim Golestan. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. It also made films depicting Iran's progress and modernization, highlighting the role of the Shah and NIOC in that direction. Under its auspices, Ebrahim Golestan directed A FIRE (1961), a highly visual treatment of a seventy-day oil well fire in the Khuzestan region of southwestern Iran. This film was edited by the Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad and won two awards at the Venice Film Festival in 1961.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Studio Golestan
- Golestan-Film
- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Fire about?
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), formed upon nationalization of the British Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, employed film systematically, producing many films on oil and petrochemical subjects. ...
Who directed A Fire?
A Fire was directed by Ebrahim Golestan.
How long is A Fire?
A Fire has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was A Fire released?
A Fire was released on April 1, 1961 in theaters.