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Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)

9,0 /10 (2 Votes)
1977 FR 39 min

Overview

Jean Rouch’s camera follows his friend, filmmaker/actor/critic Farrokh Ghaffari, as he walks and talks us through the famous Shah Mosque in Esfehan. While guiding him and answering his questions, Ghaffari makes Rouch discover the beauties of the architecture of the mosque and its impact on the city. Throughout the tour, they discuss Islam’s complex relationship with death, sex and cinema.

Release date

01/03/1977

Votes

2

Popularity

0.1

Genres

Status

Released

Original title

Ispahan : lettre persane

Language

FR

Runtime

39 min

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