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The House Is Black (1963)
Khaneh siah ast (original title)

20 min  -  Documentary | Short
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Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.

Director:

Forugh Farrokhzad

Writer:

Forugh Farrokhzad

Stars:

Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan and Hossein Mansouri
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Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.

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Leper Colony | Iran | Compassion | Title Directed By Female | Voice Over Narration  | See more »

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Documentary | Short

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Country:

Iran

Language:

Persian

Also Known As:

A Casa é Negra See more »

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Studio Golestan See more »
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Black and White

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1.37 : 1
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