The House Is Black
1963, Persian. Directed by Forugh Farrokhzad.
Set in a leper colony in the north of Iran, The House is Black juxtaposes "ugliness," of which there is much in the world as stated in the opening scenes, with religion and gratitude.
- Runtime
- 0h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 18 February 1963
- Original title
- خانه سیاه است
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Forugh Farrokhzad
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The House Is Black: quick answers
Is The House Is Black worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House Is Black?
The House Is Black runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Does The House Is Black have a post-credits scene?
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The House Is Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The House Is Black on?
The House Is Black isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 February 1963. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House Is Black?
If you liked The House Is Black, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream, Feminists: What Were They Thinking?.
Who directed The House Is Black?
The House Is Black (1963) was directed by Forugh Farrokhzad and stars Forugh Farrokhzad, Ebrahim Golestan, Hossein Mansouri.