Chooka
Originally released in 2018. Chooka is a feature film. directed by Faraz Anoushahpour. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1973, the Shah of Iran commissioned the construction of a paper factory in the lush northern province of Gilan. The arrival of heavy industry in a predominately agricultural region brought with it a series of interventions into this landscape, including the construction of modernist apartment blocks and purpose-built villas to house foreign engineers from Canada and the United States and their families. Their stay, however, came to a sudden halt in 1979 with the Iranian revolution forcing them to flee the site overnight. Chooka unfolds around the site of this factory, returning to the location 40 years after it mysteriously appeared in Jacques Madvo’s 1978 footage. Treating his archival material as a guide, the film moves through a landscape altered by industry, technology and revolution, bringing silent images from the past forward to a location caught within a perpetually uncertain present.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 2018
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chooka about?
In 1973, the Shah of Iran commissioned the construction of a paper factory in the lush northern province of Gilan. The arrival of heavy industry in a predominately agricultural region brought with ...
Who directed Chooka?
Chooka was directed by Faraz Anoushahpour.
How long is Chooka?
Chooka has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Chooka released?
Chooka was released on January 23, 2018 in theaters.