Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait
19/10/1996
Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae. Stardust Stricken -- Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait documents the work of this Iranian filmmaker. After spending time in prison for political dissidence, Makhmalbaf discovered the social potential of the cinema. Some of his projects include Marriage of the Blessed and The Actor. While creating around 20 films, the outspoken director established new ideas about the nature of his work. In this release, Makhmalbaf speaks about art, human behavior, and his evolving fundamentalist beliefs.
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Mohammadali Keshavarz
as Self
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
as Self
Fatemeh Makhmalbaf
as Self
Samira Makhmalbaf
as Self
Moharram Zaynalzadeh
as Self
Akbar Abdi
as Self
Dariush Arjmand
as Self
Ezzatollah Entezami
as Self
Werner Herzog
as Self
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