Amin
Originally released in 2010. Amin is a documentary/drama film. directed by Shahin Parhami. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amin Aghaie
Synopsis
AMIN portrays Qashqai musician Amin Aghaie, a young modern nomad and his family who despite facing steep financial, cultural and political obstacles are dedicated to their art and culture. Amin travels to remote towns and villages to record the music of the surviving masters whose numbers decline each year. His nomadic family are selling their meager belongings to help support their son's education in performance and ethnomusicology at Tchaikovsky's Conservatory in Kyiv, Ukraine, but it is not enough. Amin, desperate to finish his academic education, sells his violins one at a time just to pay for his tuition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinemashena
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amin about?
AMIN portrays Qashqai musician Amin Aghaie, a young modern nomad and his family who despite facing steep financial, cultural and political obstacles are dedicated to their art and culture. Amin tra...
Who directed Amin?
Amin was directed by Shahin Parhami.
How long is Amin?
Amin has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Amin released?
Amin was released on October 23, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amin?
The main cast of Amin includes Amin Aghaie.