Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait
1996, Persian. Directed by Houshang Golmakani.
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.
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- 19 October 1996
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Stardust Stricken: Mohsen Makhmalbaf, A Portrait (1996) was directed by Houshang Golmakani and stars Mohammadali Keshavarz, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Fatemeh Makhmalbaf.