Celluloid Underground
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Celluloid Underground is a documentary film. directed by Ehsan Khoshbakht. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, a boy grew up obsessed with all the movies he couldn't see. He met a mysterious film collector who saved thousands of films from destruction by the new regime. Despite arrest and torture, the collector refused to give up his secret hoard. Together they forged a friendship based on passion for cinema and resistance against tyranny. The boy escaped to exile in London to become a filmmaker, and tells their shared story of obsession and celluloid dreams.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Iran
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- doc soc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celluloid Underground about?
After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, a boy grew up obsessed with all the movies he couldn't see. He met a mysterious film collector who saved thousands of films from destruction by the new re...
Who directed Celluloid Underground?
Celluloid Underground was directed by Ehsan Khoshbakht.
How long is Celluloid Underground?
Celluloid Underground has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Celluloid Underground released?
Celluloid Underground was released on October 5, 2023 in theaters.