Once Upon a Time, Cinema 1992
7.4 / 10
Once Upon a Time, Cinema
The film follows a character known as The Cinematographer, who is looking for someone called Atieh (Future). As he calls out to her, he is magically transported back in time from the early twentieth century to the reign of Naser al-Din Shah in 19th century Iran. Captured by the Shah's guards, he shows films from the history of Iranian cinema to the Shah. The Shah is entranced and eagerly shows his family the apparently magical medium.
The film follows a character known as The Cinematographer, who is looking for someone called Atieh (Future). As he calls out to her, he is magically transported back in time from the early twentieth century to the reign of Naser al-Din Shah in 19th century Iran. Captured by the Shah's guards, he shows films from the history of Iranian cinema to the Shah. The Shah is entranced and eagerly shows his family the apparently magical medium.
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... Nassereddin Shah
... Akkas bashi
... Farrash bashi
... Malijak
... Amir Kabir
... Golnaar
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Release Date:
Feb 01, 1992 (Iran, Islamic Republic Of)
Run Time:
1hr 32`
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Original Language:
Persian
Production Countries:
Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Status:
Released
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Once Upon a Time, Cinema - Once Upon a Time, Cinema
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... Director
Cast
... Nassereddin Shah
... Akkas bashi
... Farrash bashi
... Malijak
... Amir Kabir
... Golnaar
... Soboli
... Atieh
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... Producer
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