Razor's Edge: The Legacy of Iranian Actresses 2016
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Razor's Edge: The Legacy of Iranian Actresses
An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.
An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.
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Dec 31, 2016 (Iran, Islamic Republic Of)
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2hr 7`
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Persian
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Iran, Islamic Republic Of
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