The Troupe (2004)

"Ta'ziyeh" is an indigenous form of theater in Iran (also called "passion plays") that until now has never been to America. The Troupe is a documentary about a Ta'ziyeh troupe's journey ... See full summary »

Director:

Rabeah Ghaffari

Stars:

Laura Aswad, William Beeman, Mohammed Ghaffari

Cast

Credited cast:
Laura Aswad	...	Herself
William Beeman	...	Himself
Mohammed Ghaffari	...	Himself
Tony Kushner	...	Himself
Nigel Redden	...	Himself

Storyline

"Ta'ziyeh" is an indigenous form of theater in Iran (also called "passion plays") that until now has never been to America. The Troupe is a documentary about a Ta'ziyeh troupe's journey from Iran to New York's Lincoln Center where they reunite with their director, Mohammad Ghaffari, after 23 years and set upon mounting three "Ta'ziyehs" for an American audience.

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Taglines:

When the Ta'ziyeh Troupe comes to New York, it's the lion's roar that needs no translation

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Persian

Filming Locations:

Iran

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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