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Sunset Somberness

October 11, 2024 1h 18m

Released 2 years ago in 2024. Sunset Somberness is a documentary film. directed by Hassan Solhjou. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadifar

Synopsis

On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few months before this tragic event, Mehrjui protested publicly against the censorship of his films and dared Iranian authorities to kill him. Featuring rare and intimate footage from Mehrjui and his wife in the last months of their lives, this documentary offers a unique chance to see the life of an artist in a closed society. Here, a murdered filmmaker is talking about his legacy in battling with censorship in his country.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 11, 2024 1 year ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language FA Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Production Companies

  • BBC Persian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Somberness about?

On October 14th,2023, An Internationally prominent and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Darioush Mehrjui, and his scriptwriter wife, Vahideh Moahmmadifar, were slaughtered in their home in Iran. A few ...

Who directed Sunset Somberness?

Sunset Somberness was directed by Hassan Solhjou.

How long is Sunset Somberness?

Sunset Somberness has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Sunset Somberness released?

Sunset Somberness was released on October 11, 2024 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sunset Somberness?

The main cast of Sunset Somberness includes Dariush Mehrjui, Vahideh Mohammadifar.