For Liberty
Originally released in 1979. For Liberty is a documentary film. directed by Hossein Torabi.
Synopsis
The final days of the reign of the Shah: processions of mourning and jubilation, scenes after the fire in the Cinema Rex in Abadan, southern Iran, in which 377 viewers died; the famous interview with the Shah – shortly before his departure at Mehrabad Airport, followed by the acclaimed arrival and first speech by Ayatollah Khomeini; finally the graves of the martyrs of the revolution in Tehran’s large cemetery Behesht-e Zahra. Torabi and his cameramen film euphoric crowds and thoughtful revolutionaries, statesmen and members of various minorities such as Turkmen and Zoroastrians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Liberty about?
The final days of the reign of the Shah: processions of mourning and jubilation, scenes after the fire in the Cinema Rex in Abadan, southern Iran, in which 377 viewers died; the famous interview wi...
Who directed For Liberty?
For Liberty was directed by Hossein Torabi.
How long is For Liberty?
For Liberty has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was For Liberty released?
For Liberty was released on June 1, 1979 in theaters.