Siyavosh at Persepolis
Jan 02, 1967 · 1h 37m
Director
Fereydoun RahnemaOverview
Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present, creating a work in which past, future, present, legend, theater and a myriad of filmic forms are combined in a dense intertextuality.
Cast of Siyavosh at Persepolis
Crew of Siyavosh at Persepolis
About Siyavosh at Persepolis
What is Siyavosh at Persepolis about?
Siyavosh at Persepolis tells the story of the Crown Prince of Iran, Siyavosh, who after a falling-out with his father leaves Iran and settles in Turan. There he marries the daughter of King Afrasyab and is killed in a plot by the king’s scheming and jealous son. The film combines this ancient story with documentary-style scenes of foreign tourists visiting the ruins of Persepolis in the present…
When was Siyavosh at Persepolis released?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was released on January 2, 1967.
How long is Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who directed Siyavosh at Persepolis?
Siyavosh at Persepolis was directed by Fereydoun Rahnema.
Who is in the cast of Siyavosh at Persepolis?
The cast of Siyavosh at Persepolis includes Minou Farjad (Siaavash), Marva Nabili (Soudabeh), Abbas Moayyeri (Kaous), Nader Kouklani (Garsivaz) and Amir Farid (Afrasiab).