The Newcomers 1979
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The Newcomers
Kianoush Ayari’s film captures rare scenes of everyday life on the streets of Tehran in the months following the revolution of 1979.
Kianoush Ayari’s film captures rare scenes of everyday life on the streets of Tehran in the months following the revolution of 1979.
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Jan 08, 1979 (Iran, Islamic Republic Of)
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44`
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Persian
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Iran, Islamic Republic Of
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Released
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