Stardust Stricken - Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait
1996 · Documentary · 70 min. · Iran
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.
Direction Houshang Golmakani
Cast Mohsen Makhmalbaf · Akbar Abdi · Dariush Arjmand · Werner Herzog · Majid Majidi · Samira Makhmalbaf
Screenplay Houshang Golmakani
Cinematography Kaveh Golestan
Original title Stardust Stricken - Mohsen Makhmalbaf: A Portrait
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